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."

An NBA insider revealed what the Milwaukee Bucks' losing in the first round for the third consecutive year could mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo.