In early February, the Phoenix Suns attempted to trade Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors without his knowledge. He eventually got wind of the negotiations and squashed the deal, but the writing was on the wall at that point.

However, since Durant doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, the Suns can trade the 15-time All-Star anywhere. Phoenix nearly traded Durant back to the Golden State Warriors at the February NBA trade deadline before Durant made it known behind the scenes that he didn't want to return to Golden State.

The Memphis Grizzlies are not intending to trade for star Kevin Durant, a source with knowledge of the Grizzlies thinking told The Commercial Appeal.