The Phoenix Suns could also look to move guard Grayson Allen or forward Royce O'Neale as part of a Kevin Durant. The Suns are exploring ways to reduce their luxury tax bill, and possibly to dip below the second apron. Moving Allen or O'Neale could further those goals.

Phoenix can't aggregate another salary with Durant's as part of an outgoing trade package, due to being over the second apron. If the end result of the trade sees Phoenix go below the second apron, or if a proposed trade works without aggregating salaries, the Suns could include Allen or O'Neale as part of the outgoing package in a Durant deal.