Vassell recently inked a five-year extension worth $135 million. Harrison Barnes will make $19 million next season in the final year of his contract, which makes him a viable trade piece for Phoenix ahead of the mid-season deadline and allows the franchise to clear that money off of the books for 2026-27.

Kevin Durant remains a hot name in the NBA rumor mill. Over the past two weeks, KD to San Antonio to play with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama gained traction. Arizona Sports 98.

Kevin Durant has been part of some high-profile moves to new teams over the past decade in the NBA. However, at this point of his career, there are aspects that complicate what could be his next one this summer out of Phoenix.

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the few teams capable of swinging a superstar-level trade this summer. They have young players, future draft picks and the ability to absorb a sizable contract. As such, the Spurs are seen as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant.