Pursued Durant three years ago! It was revealed that the Raptors became KD's potential next home: looking for a star partner for Barnes

On June 7, Beijing time, according to NBA Hall of Famer Jake Fischer, the Toronto Raptors may become a potential trade home for Kevin Durant, after it was reported that the Suns plan to trade Durant this offseason.

Fischer wrote: "Many NBA insiders see the Toronto Raptors as a potential suitor for Durant...... Especially if Brother Alphabet won't enter the trading market. ”

"In addition, the Raptors are more likely to piece together a competitive trade chip for Durant than the 'sky-high' return that the Bucks will inevitably demand in order to keep his brother. The 'Greek monster' is six years younger than Durant, is still at MVP-caliber level, and most importantly, has two years left on his contract. ”

Notably, league sources revealed that the Raptors courted Durant when he first applied to leave the Nets in the 2022 offseason.

Durant will turn 37 in September and has only one year left on his current contract. The future Hall of Famer averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 52.7 percent from the field, 43.0 percent from three-point range and 83.9 percent from the free throw line during his time with the Suns this season.

During his time with the Thunder, Warriors, Nets and Suns, Durant averaged 27.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in his career, and has two championship rings and two Finals MVP titles. The Suns traded for Durant from the Nets in 2023, but the team lost 4-1 to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2023 playoffs and was swept out of the first round of the 2024 playoffs by the Timberwolves.

So far, teams that have been rumored to trade Durant include the Raptors, Rockets, Heat, Timberwolves, and Spurs. The Raptors haven't made the playoffs since 2022 and are currently at the heart of the team Scottie Barnes, who will try to find a star partner for Barnes. Previously, it was reported that Durant's preferred next home is the Spurs.