Kevin Durant's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets has sparked intense speculation about his next destination. Here are the most likely landing spots based on current odds:

Brooklyn Nets (+100)

• Most likely to retain Durant due to their high asking price
• Team wants massive return for the 12-time All-Star
• Could convince Durant and Kyrie Irving to stay and contend with current roster

Phoenix Suns (+150)

• Durant's preferred destination
• Would join All-Stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul
• Potential three-team trade involving Pacers:
  • Suns get: Durant
  • Pacers get: Deandre Ayton
  • Nets get: Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, picks, Myles Turner

Toronto Raptors (+300)

• Previous success trading for disgruntled star (Kawhi Leonard)
• Could offer Scottie Barnes or Pascal Siakam
• Deep roster of young talent to include in package
• Must decide if Durant is worth depleting roster

Miami Heat (+1000)

• Nearly made NBA Finals last season
• Could offer Tyler Herro package
• Nets want Bam Adebayo (complicated by NBA rookie designation rule)
• May need third team to facilitate deal

New Orleans Pelicans (+1200)

• Could pair Durant with Zion Williamson
• Have Brandon Ingram as potential trade piece
• Additional young assets available (Hayes, Jones, Daniels)
• Must weigh giving up Ingram in any deal

Other contenders with longer odds include the Warriors (+2000), Celtics (+3000), and several teams at +6000 including the Bulls, Nuggets, Lakers and Clippers.

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