The Athletic reported earlier in the week that the Mavericks had a dream of pairing Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant with their current core of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. SNY's Ian Begley is taking that one step further, saying the Mavs were actively engaged in talks on Wednesday, trying to make it happen.

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly made a play for Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant before Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Speaking Thursday on

The Dallas Mavericks have already participated in the most significant trade of the NBA season and may not be finished yet. Following the shocking deal that moved Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

NBA rumors suggest the Mavs and Rockets could target Kevin Durant in an offseason trade.

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry spoke to his former teammate, current Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, about a potential reunion ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN. During that conversation,

Stephen Curry didn't take it personally that Kevin Durant had no interest in returning to the Golden State Warriors when they were having discussions with the Phoenix Suns prior to the trade deadline.

We've already seen one massive blockbuster trade involving two of the NBA's top players, Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, take place, and now rumors are suggesting that Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant could be on the move next. However, it doesn't look like the Dallas Mavericks or Houston Rockets will be the ones acquiring him.

Kevin Durant has no illusions. He knows how Golden State fans may react to his return to the Bay for NBA All-Star weekend after how things went down right before the trade deadline. So, Durant wants those who may have issues with him to consider this.

The Phoenix star cherishes every return visit to Chase Center, and playing in the All-Star Game this weekend in front of so many Bay Area fans who still love and appreciate all he accomplished for the Warriors will mean the world.

Veteran swingman Kevin Durant could be nearing the end of his tenure with the Phoenix Suns. This summer, if Durant is put on the trade block, several teams are expected to show interest, starting with the Lakers,

One of the biggest names talked about who didn't get moved at the NBA trade deadline this year was Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant. There were all sorts of rumors about Durant possibly getting moved out of Phoenix but in the end,