Kendrick Perkins Takes Shot at Kevin Durant Amid NBA Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former NBA center and current ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins took a shot at Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant on the latest episode of Road Trippin '.

Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant is one of this off-season's hottest commodities among NBA teams looking to add that missing piece to their roster. Recent reports suggest the star's most likely destinations include the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat and Houston Rockets, according to Yahoo Sports.

League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.

The Timberwolves continue to top the rankings for the most popular Kevin Durant destination, and Zach Lowe cemented it with the top spot in the buzz rankings.

Stephen A. Smith believes one team needs Kevin Durant more than any other — and he laid out exactly why Miami should be pushing hardest to land him.

This Eastern Conference powerhouse could throw its hat in the ring for the pursuit of Kevin Durant this summer.

The Knicks have entered the Kevin Durant sweepstakes — and there’s a chance they could win it outright. The Durant in Phoenix era is coming to an end, and according to ESPN, the two sides have met “multiple times over the past week” to discuss trade scenarios following a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.

The photo is still etched in everyone's minds. Victor Wembanyama, with a cut on his right hand, drapes both of his arms around Kevin Durant's neck