The Los Angeles Lakers are creating headlines all over again, with word of a gargantuan trade that might change the face of the NBA. The Lakers are reportedly in talks to bring in Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns for Austin Reaves and a grouping of assets, according to several sources.

Should the deal go through, the Los Angeles Lakers might become the most formidable force in the Western Conference ushering in a new era of super team.

Lakers' Aggressive Pursuit of Another Superstar

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Hot off the trade that brought in Luka Doncic, the Lakers are not satisfied with merely pairing him with LeBron James. Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office are hell-bent on building a championship-level roster that can contend for years to come. Kevin Durant, a four-time scoring champion and future Hall of Famer, has emerged as their top target amid the Suns' disappointing season, according to FadeAway World.

Even with his incredible individual performances—averaging 26.9 points per game and shooting 52.9% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range—the Suns have struggled, standing at a dismal 29-34 record. Rumors are building that Phoenix will seek to retool its roster, and the Lakers are eager to take advantage.

Rumored Trade Proposal: Lakers' Offer for Durant

As per NBA insiders, the Lakers are weighing a trade offer involving:

  • Austin Reaves (LA's up-and-coming star and key contributor)
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (versatile defensive contributor)
  • Dalton Knecht (young up-and-comer)
  • Maxi Kleber (steady role player)
  • Future first-round draft picks

Sports Tak reports that this trade would give Phoenix a combination of younger players and future pieces, enabling them to rebuild for the long term. The Lakers would be assembling a superteam with LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant—a group that would control the NBA universe.

Kevin Durant's Legacy and Controversial Career Moves

Kevin Durant's life has been characterized by greatness and controversy. His move to the Golden State Warriors in 2016, soon after they knocked out his Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, continues to be one of the most controversial moves in NBA history. Though he won two championships and consecutive Finals MVPs with the Warriors, his legacy has been a subject of heated debate since then.

Since his departure from Golden State, Durant has bounced from the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns in his quest for a second championship ring. But with the Suns failing to meet expectations, there could be another switch on the cards.

Previous rumors said that Durant would reunite with the Warriors. Instead, the Dubs prioritized Jimmy Butler for a new chemistry.

How Durant Fits with the Lakers

If the Lakers can make this blockbuster trade, they would become immediate title contenders. Durant's floor-stretching ability, combined with Doncic's incredible playmaking and LeBron's across-the-board excellence, would make for an offensive powerhouse. This trio would rank among the all-time great super teams, with each being able to take over the offense on any given evening.

It would be a difficult loss for the Lakers to lose Reaves, as he has become a consistent third option for the team. But when the chance to get a generational player like Durant comes along, teams are willing to make concessions.