The Phoenix Suns are running out of cards to justify their expensive roster. The Bradley Beal magic did not work well, and this might push Kevin Durant to explore a potential trade with other teams.

According to a recent insider report, the Suns might try to move the 36-year-old forward to a Texas team next season. The closest thing in mind is the Dallas Mavericks, which is desperately looking for a new leader in the absence of Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.

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Per reports from trusted NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Suns are said to look into every possible trade route for Durant, who will turn 37 years old in September. He is in the final year of his deal, due to make $54.7 million in the 2025 season.

The speculation is already noisy, and there's one daring trade proposal that has drawn the eyes of fans and analysts alike. Sports World News reported last month that Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley had a trade proposal that would allow the Dallas Mavericks to acquire one of the greatest scorers.

The package of Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, Jaden Hardy, and two first-round picks in the future will be involved.

The logic? Dallas already risked all their chips by trading for Anthony Davis in Buckley's hypothetical exercise, as a substitute for Luka Dončić. Throw in Durant to complement Davis and Kyrie Irving, his former Brooklyn Nets teammate, potentially to form one of the most explosive offensive trios in the league.

"And while there are all kinds of red-flag worries (and dim long-term hopes) for a Durant-Davis-Kyrie Irving trio, few teams—if any—are matching that talent. It might only take them one healthy playoff run to justify the cost of this swap and even the Doncic deal," Buckley said.

Suns Would Benefit From Moving Durant to Dallas: Why?

Although it is never easy to lose a potential Hall of Famer such as Durant, it could be the best move for the Suns. If they intend on resigning Devin Booker, Phoenix is not going to go into full rebuild mode. They can look for competitive assets and future wiggle room instead.

Klay Thompson, while well beyond his prime, is still an elite spot-up shooter and low-maintenance scorer, according to Athlon Sports.

P.J. Washington provides versatility on both sides, and Hardy is a young prospect with upside potential. The first-rounders give Phoenix the flexibility to either build for the future or trade them in other deals to remain competitive.

Although a Durant trade looks inevitable, Phoenix requires pieces that assist now and assets that leave the door open for what's to come, according to Buckley.

Durant's 26.6 average points in 62 games prove why teams need him despite his age. His playoff and NBA championship experience speaks volumes about his effort and contribution.

Since there is no no-trade clause on his contract, Phoenix has complete control over his next destination. Once regarded as an "overstated" trade, the Durant trade will likely be kept in Dallas' book for a while.