Durant's name has swirled through the rumor mill for a while now, much to his initial surprise. When Phoenix cut ties with former coach Mike Budenolzer upon completion of its colossally disappointing (and wildly expensive) campaign, ESPN's Shams Charania relayed that the club "is expected to engage in trade discussions involving Durant."

With the Suns being a walking disaster at the moment, one NBA analyst is predicting that a star player on the roster will request a trade this summer. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report predicted that Durant, who has one year left on his contract, will ask out of Phoenix this summer.