Three finalists appear to have emerged in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, and a deal with the Suns could be finalized in the coming days.

League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.

A league source informed The Republic the Rockets would be the ideal landing spot for Durant,” Suns beat writer Duane Rankin reports.