NBA rumor suggests Phoenix Suns expect Kevin Durant will make summer trade request: 5 logical landing spots, including the 76ers

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A week ago it seemed like Kevin Durant might get some All-Star-level help for the second half of the season before the NBA trade deadline. Now, he is the last big-name player rumored to be moved before 6 PM ET on Thursday. There have been various trade rumors for weeks, however, Durant’s name was never a part of them. And the Phoenix Suns taking offers for him was one of the most surprising developments of this season.

There has been a lot of speculation on why opinions on the 14-time All-Star changed in the Suns front office. The most common belief was that he was on the trade block to bring in Jimmy Butler with the hopes that a major change might galvanize a strong second half for the team.

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However, on Wednesday, ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst claimed that “part of the reason why the Suns looked into moving him, no matter what they want to say, was some level of concern about what Durant would do this summer.” It would suggest that they feared Kevin Durant would ask for a trade this offseason.

After nearly being traded this season and the Suns headed to a mediocre finish, Durant asking for a trade now seems likely. With that in mind, here are five likely destinations for the one-time NBA MVP.

Miami Heat

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Orlando Magic

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Dallas Mavericks

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San Antonio Spurs

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Philadelphia 76ers

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Kevin Durant Trade Prediction

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After earning his journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos served as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sucka ... More about Jason Burgos
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