For Suns GM Brian Gregory, it’s the kind of deal that sets a market. Or at least shifts it. Durant may be aging, but he’s still Kevin Freaking Durant. Maybe he doesn’t fetch five picks, but this deal proves teams are willing to mortgage their future to get their guy. The only question left: Will KD be that guy for someone else?

The Phoenix Suns are approaching the six-year anniversary of taking Cam Johnson with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant blockbuster back in 2023,

Following a disappointing end in the postseason, the Magic agreed to send veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks (the 2025 No. 16 overall pick plus selections in 2026 via Phoenix Suns, 2028 and 2030) along with a 2029 first-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Desmond Bane.

Kevin Durant's future in Phoenix is uncertain, with the Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as a potential trade partner. A proposed blockbuster deal could send Durant to Minnesota, pairing him with Anthony Edwards.

Sanders has a connection with NBA twins Cody Martin and Caleb Martin as the twins played at Nevada. Cody Martin finished the 2024-25 season with the Suns as Phoenix acquired him in a deal before the 2025 trade deadline that sent Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte.

The Phoenix Suns have the No. 29 overall pick in the NBA Draft later this month, and they need to use the selection to get a player who can add value right away

The Suns started this past season with Jusuf Nurkic at center. He was acquired in a trade that sent Deandre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers before the 2023-24 season. They later traded Nurkic to Charlotte and landed Nick Richards from the Hornets in a separate deal.