The maximum signing is 124 million in 2 years! Durant s camp discusses plan with the Suns: Multi-team inquiry process accelerates

On June 12, according to famous reporter Shams, the Suns and Kevin Durant's business partner Ritchie Kleiman have met many times in the past week and are currently sorting out various trading plans. The two sides will jointly explore a potential next home for Durant.

sources said that teams that expressed interest in Durant mainly include the Houston Rockets, the San Antonio Spurs, the Miami Heat, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks (there are also reports that the Knicks have withdrawn from the competition). In addition, in the past 7 to 10 days, several "dark horse" teams have also initiated inquiries on Durant.

Since the Suns started relevant negotiations around the trade deadline in February this year, teams in the league have long expected Durant to be traded, and the All-Star player finally stayed at the team. Suns management and Kleiman will continue to negotiate on the deal, and the negotiation process is expected to accelerate before the NBA draft later this month.

Durant's contract for the 2025-26 season is worth $54.7 million, which allows him to work with the Suns to dominate his personal future. As the deal negotiations progress, his willingness to renew a long contract may become a key factor. Once traded, he can sign a two-year renewal contract worth up to $112 million as early as July 6; if he waits for 6 months after the transaction, the renewal contract amount can reach $124 million for two years.

The NBA free agent market will usher in a cap space reset in the summer of 2026, when the number of teams with cap space will increase from one offseason this season (Brooklyn Nets) to half of the league.

Durant was almost sent to the Golden State Warriors at the end of the trade in February this year, but he clearly stated that he had no intention of returning to his old club and hoped to finish the season in the Suns. At that time, sources revealed to ESPN that the Suns' move to include him in the transaction negotiations surprised Durant. And this time, both sides are expected to jointly plan his next stop.

Durant, who will turn 37 in September this year, was selected as the All-Star for the 15th time this season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in 62 games. According to ESPN statistics, this future Hall of Famer has averaged at least 25 points per game, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three points in three consecutive seasons, setting a record for the longest NBA history. As a shooter, his efficiency is still top-notch: his jump shot is 49.7% (first in the NBA), his mid-range shooting percentage is 53.1%, and his dribble jump shot rate is 50.9% and he is also among the best in the league. The Suns ranked 11th in the Western Conference with 36 wins and 46 losses this season, with the team's salary hitting a record high in the league, which prompted the management to initiate changes - ultimately appointing Brian Gregory as the new general manager and hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as the new head coach.

Durant joined the Suns on the trading deadline in February 2023, and his average of 26.8 points per game during his team was the highest in the Suns' history.