Alternatively, the Thunder might offer Isaiah Hartenstein, Luguentz Dort, Ousmane Dieng, and additional draft picks to secure Durant.

Despite his past success with the Warriors, Durant had reportedly expressed a desire not to return to Golden State before the recent trade deadline.

Next season, Durant will earn $54.7 million and will turn 37 years old in September 2025.

In the current season with the Suns, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, demonstrating impressive shooting efficiency.

Including Green in a potential trade could affect Durant's willingness to return, given their previous personality clashes.

An NBA analyst has suggested that the Golden State Warriors could pursue a trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns during the upcoming offseason.

The Suns are expected to trade Durant this summer, a significant move that could reshape the franchise's future.

Durant, now a future Hall of Famer, is renowned for his scoring ability and won two championships and Finals MVPs during his time with the Warriors.

As the Warriors compete against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, the Suns, despite having a strong roster including Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, failed to qualify for the postseason.

An early playoff exit for the Warriors could lead to major roster changes, marking five out of the last six seasons without a championship.

Proposals for acquiring Durant include a trade involving Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and two first-round picks from the Warriors.

While the Suns plan to work with Durant and his representatives on a trade, it remains uncertain whether Durant's feelings about returning to the Warriors have changed.