Durant's trade talks have reached an impasse! The Timberwolves and Raptors have made the best offers, but KD has his sights set on three teams without any intention to increase their bids.

On June 21, Beijing time, with only five days remaining until the draft, Durant's trade discussions are at a standstill. According to reporter Sidery, Durant is still reluctant to accept a trade to the Timberwolves or Raptors. Even though these two teams can provide the most attractive offers to the Suns, Durant wants to join one of his preferred teams. However, the three teams he favors (the Heat, Rockets, and Spurs) have shown no willingness to enhance their offers.

Sources indicate that the Rockets have offered Jalen Green and the 10th pick in this year's draft to the Suns, but the Suns are asking for more assets. Players like Jabari Smith Jr., Eason, and Sheppard are all of interest to the Suns. However, the Rockets currently do not want to part with any of these three players.

For the Suns, Green would be an intriguing addition—especially since they already have Booker and Beal in the backcourt. The Suns could choose to trade him again or keep him while looking for a new destination for Beal. If the Suns can persuade the Rockets to budge on talent or draft picks, a trade could be completed quickly, as the Rockets seem to have surged to the forefront in the pursuit of Durant. Superstars like Durant are exactly what young teams like the Rockets desperately need; he can show the team how to win in this "experience-driven" league.

Sidery pointed out that Whitmore is a player to watch, as he could become a key piece in the trade discussions between the Rockets and Suns regarding Durant. The Rockets have made it clear that they refuse to include Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. in any trade discussions, but they have not ruled out trading Whitmore. If he can join the Suns, Whitmore has the potential to play a more significant role.

Noted reporter Windhorst stated that the Suns, in their negotiations with the Rockets about Durant, hope to retrieve their unprotected first-round picks for 2027 and 2029. However, the Rockets are aware that the Suns are losing leverage in the negotiations and will not offer these picks in any trade.

Although the Raptors' offer is considered one of the best, they have explicitly refused to include Purtl in the deal. If the trade does not involve Purtl, the Raptors' offer will need to be structured within a multi-team framework, focusing on a deal centered around Quickley, Barrett, and the 9th pick.

The Heat were also reported to be close to finalizing a trade, with the key element being Weir. Siegel reported that several teams in the league believe the Heat might be nearing a deal for Durant, and including Weir in the package could be the final step to reaching an agreement.

“Although both sides have not yet reached a final agreement in the trade discussions, there is one player who could facilitate the deal—Weir. This rookie forward from the Heat has a wingspan of 2.24 meters and possesses potential on both ends of the court. If the Heat add Weir to their existing offer, negotiations with the Suns will enter a new phase, as he is the player the Suns hope to acquire in the talks.” Previously, it was reported that the Heat were unwilling to include Adebayo, Herro, and Weir in any KD-related negotiations.