The Hawks are interested in letting Fu Yang and Durant form an elite star duo to lead the team to the playoffs

According to US sports media F/W reporter Nico Martinez. It is widely believed that NBA veteran Kevin Durant has played his last game for the Phoenix Suns and has begun speculating on his next potential destination. With only a few weeks to officially start free agents, the Atlanta Hawks have become potential contenders, and the Timberwolves and the Knicks are also potential destinations. “A league source told Hoops Wire, don’t be surprised if the Hawks are involved in Kevin Durant’s deal,” NBA insider Sam Amico wrote. “The source said that while they have not hired a president of basketball operations, the team owner has learned about Durant internally.” The 2025 NBA offseason is destined to be a busy season with unprecedented player turnover. With limited free agent pools, the trading market is a great way for teams to improve their strength this summer, and the Atlanta Hawks will be one of many teams actively seeking to upgrade in multiple positions. The Eagles have been somewhat dispensable since they reached the league finals in 2021. They have not found an elite player except Trae Young, who has spent the last few years in the NBA failure.

36-year-old Durant may have exceeded the Hawks' championship schedule, but he may have a few years to go before his inevitable decline. Durant has achieved a lot in his amazing career in his 16 years in the NBA, and he may be the kind of player the Hawks need to make another breakthrough in the Eastern Conference and compete for the NBA championship. Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game and shot 52.7% from the field, his influence is enough to immediately improve any offense, and his steady shot offers another solid option. The only concern now is how close the Suns are to trade Durant and whether the Eagles have enough quotes to make a convincing offer.

At present, the Suns are more eager than ever to trade Durant and get some rewards in the deal, rather than risking him leaving for nothing next summer. Durant's trading market will not be bad either, either, as he will earn $51 million next season. Still, if the Hawks are willing to give up Rissache, Mann, Daniels and Okonwu, and a possible first-round pick, they have enough ability to make things work.

The trade will weaken the Hawks' rotation, but with Capela and Leville going to be free agents this summer, they have the flexibility to adjust the roster the way they see fit. After years of mediocrity and failure in the Trae Young era, what they need most now is another star to help the team achieve their future goals together. After finishing eighth last season, almost anyone on the roster can be put on the shelves and they are considering all options for the upcoming offseason. If they want to do the right thing around Bhu Yang and continue to work hard to build a contender team, then management needs to take action to find a star player partner for him.