Top 5 Trade Destinations for Kevin Durant in 2025
New York Knicks
Durant would fit well with Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ team-first style. His scoring and experience could lift New York’s offense in a big way. The Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Finals and close to title contention. The challenge is making the money work and possibly giving up key players or draft picks.
“There’s going to be changes coming to Phoenix barring a miracle finish to the year. … From a roster perspective, that’s going to start with Kevin Durant.”@ShamsCharania shares some trade possibilities for Kevin Durant as the regular season closes 👀 (Via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/EzXlYRqylR
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 2, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder
Going back to OKC could be both meaningful and smart. Durant’s leadership would help a young, exciting group led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder are in the Western Conference Finals and ready to compete. Some fans still remember his 2016 exit, and the team may hesitate to trade young players for a veteran star.
Dallas Mavericks
Durant and Kyrie Irving had good chemistry in Brooklyn, and teaming up again could work. Add Anthony Davis to that mix, and Dallas would have one of the best big threes. Durant’s scoring helps balance Irving’s creativity and Davis’s defense.
Golden State Warriors
Durant already won two titles with the Warriors, and he fits well in their pass-heavy offense. Playing with Stephen Curry again could help both players chase another ring. But rejoining the team would mean fixing things with Draymond Green, and the Warriors might need to trade young talent and draft picks to make it happen.
Houston Rockets
Durant would be the leader of a young Houston team that’s hungry to win. Coach Ime Udoka’s system could bring out the best in Durant, especially with players like Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun beside him. Still, Houston may not be ready to win big, and trading for Durant could hurt their plans.
