The Phoenix Suns are currently in a pursuit for a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament and have three players each earning at least $49 million this season. Could the superstar Kevin Durant be available for trade?

Although a trade seems improbable, the Suns are reportedly ’listening’ to offers before the February 6 trade deadline. The 36-year-old Durant continues to impress with an average of 26.9 points per game this season and remarkable shooting stats (52.5/40.5/82.7). He is still capable of performing as the top scorer or co-top scorer on a playoff team.

Speculating on the expected trade will see the Suns parting from Durant, who is in the third season of a four-year, $194 million contract, which is astonishing considering his recent trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

Here are the top three trade destinations for Durant:

1. Miami Heat

Unexpectedly, the Heat could be potential players for Durant. Jimmy Butler has expressed a need for a new situation, and the Heat are eager to accommodate that. Although they may receive unappealing offers for Butler, trading for Durant would signify a final attempt at a championship. The Heat could offer Nikola Jović, Kel’el Ware, Duncan Robinson, Terry Rozier along with two future first-round picks to play for a championship.

This trade would elevate the Heat for a potential championship run.

2. San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs could become a formidable team with two blockbuster trades within days. With Victor Wembanyama and an All-Star caliber point guard already in the mix, adding Durant could form an elite offensive trio. They could offer Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Blake Wesley, along with future draft picks to bring Durant to San Antonio.

3. Houston Rockets

With a focus on enhancing the franchise’s stature, the Rockets could be poised to make a move for Durant. Proposed trades might include Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., Dillon Brooks, and three unprotected first-round picks. Such a transaction could provide the Suns with core young talent and necessary draft capital.

Durant’s arrival would focus the Rockets’ efforts, sharing the offensive load with Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, making Houston a formidable contender for the upcoming seasons.