American News: In addition to Durant, the Raptors have Monk, and the King is already listening to the offer

According to the latest report by sports reporter Kris Pursiainen, the Raptors are interested in introducing Kings defenders Malik Monk and Kevin Durant through trades.

Pursiainen wrote: "If the deal with the Suns about Kevin Durant is ultimately not reached, league sources told me that the Raptors have other goals. The Raptors have shown a strong interest in getting Kings guard Monk through the trade, which can be traced back at least to the trade deadline in February this year."

It is worth mentioning that the three teams, the Raptors, the Kings and the Suns, have failed to make the playoffs this season. At present, it is generally expected that the Suns will trade Durant before the 2025 NBA Draft.

Pursiainen also wrote: "League sources say the Kings are currently listening to trade offers from other teams. But it may also be just the new general manager Scott Perry is collecting intelligence on the existing roster. As the Durant trade case gradually becomes clear, other NBA offseason trades will also start. If the Kings think that trading Monk is in the long-term interests of the team, they already have at least a clear potential next home - the Toronto Raptors."

Monk will be $18.8 million next season, while Durant will be $54.71 million in the last year of his contract.

Monk played 65 games for the Kings in the 2024-25 season, averaging 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, shooting percentage **43.9%**, shooting percentage 32.5% from three-pointers and shooting percentage 86.5% from free throws.

Durant played 62 games for the Suns this season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting percentage of 52.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 43.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 83.9%, still maintaining extremely high efficiency.