NBA blockbuster? A crazy proposal to bring Durant to Denver to create a new super team with Nikola Jokic

In what could become one of the most explosive moves in NBA offseason history, a wild trade scenario is brewing — Kevin Durant to the Denver Nuggets to form a terrifying super team with Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon.

With the Phoenix Suns reportedly shopping Durant before the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25, and a lack of traction in deals with his preferred teams, one shocking alternative has emerged: a Nuggets-Durant partnership that could dominate the NBA landscape for years.

Let’s break down the madness, the logic, and what this fantasy-team-turned-reality could look like.

Why Kevin Durant Might Be On the Move

Durant has made it clear — not directly, but through multiple reports — that he would welcome a trade to the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, or Miami Heat. All three teams offer interesting narratives: Houston’s young core, San Antonio’s Wembanyama-led rebuild, and Miami’s playoff grit.

But here’s the catch: Durant has no no-trade clause, meaning the Suns can send him wherever they get the best deal. And right now? It’s reportedly not coming from those three.

This opens the door to unlikely, yet viable suitors — and Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports just dropped a bombshell.

The Proposal: Denver Makes Its Move

O’Connor’s proposed trade package to bring Durant to Denver looks like this:

Denver Nuggets receive:

• Kevin Durant

• Zeke Nnaji (sent to a third team)

Phoenix Suns receive:

• Michael Porter Jr.

• Peyton Watson

• Julian Strawther

• Hunter Tyson

• 2031 first-round pick

This trade would mean Denver sacrifices its bench depth and a key starter in Porter Jr. to land one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. But the return? A generational talent who could put the Nuggets back in the championship conversation instantly.

Super Team Potential: Jokic x Durant x Murray

If this deal goes through, the Denver Nuggets could roll out a starting five of:

• Jamal Murray

• Christian Braun

• Kevin Durant

• Aaron Gordon

• Nikola Jokić

That’s three All-NBA-caliber players — two of whom have Finals MVPs and MVP trophies — combined with a rising defender in Braun and an elite defensive utility man in Gordon.

This team isn’t just dangerous. It’s terrifying.

Kevin Durant averaged 26.6 points per game in 2024–25, shooting an absurd 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from three-point range. Even at 36 years old, he remains an elite scorer, matchup nightmare, and a savvy defender.

Pair that with Jokić, the triple-double machine and three-time MVP, and Jamal Murray, a proven playoff assassin, and Denver suddenly becomes the team to beat — again.

The Price of Greatness: Denver’s Bench Takes a Hit

Yes, this trade would gut Denver’s second unit.

Gone would be Michael Porter Jr., a player with legitimate 20+ PPG potential and elite shooting touch, along with promising youth pieces like Watson, Strawther, and Tyson.

But as O’Connor noted:

“This deal guts the bench, but the upside is undeniable… KD, Jokic, Murray, Gordon, and Braun could overwhelm anyone. They’d just have to have some solid plans to fill out the roster with league-minimum free agents.”

That’s the gamble: win now, while Durant still has gas in the tank and Jokic is in his prime.

Denver has already shown the blueprint for building depth with minimum contracts. If any front office can reconstruct a championship bench on the fly, it’s theirs.

Suns’ Perspective: Is This Enough for KD?

For Phoenix, this trade marks the official end of their “super team” experiment. The Durant–Booker–Beal trio never reached its promised peak, hampered by injuries and a lack of depth.

Getting Porter Jr. in return offers a potential franchise cornerstone if he can stay healthy. Add to that three promising young players and a future first-rounder, and it’s a solid haul for a 36-year-old Durant.

It may not be Miami’s Tyler Herro or Houston’s Jalen Green. But it could be the most well-rounded package Phoenix receives — and one they can build around long-term.

How Realistic Is This Trade?

While no formal negotiations have been confirmed between Phoenix and Denver, the scenario is not impossible. The Suns are motivated sellers, Durant is reportedly on board with leaving, and Denver needs a way to respond after a disappointing playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games.

For Durant, who is known to gravitate toward well-oiled basketball machines (see: Golden State), the prospect of playing with Jokic could be irresistible.

And for Denver? It’s a rare shot at a second superstar. The Nuggets are already championship contenders. Durant would make them overwhelming favorites.

What’s Next? The Clock Is Ticking

The 2025 NBA Draft is set for June 25, and with trade talks heating up, Durant’s fate could be decided in a matter of days.

Whether Denver takes the plunge or not, this proposal sends a clear message to the league: Championship windows don’t stay open forever. If the Nuggets want to go all-in and chase another ring in the Jokić era, this could be their boldest move yet.

So, is this crazy? Maybe.

But in the NBA — where LeBron joined the Heat, Durant joined the Warriors, and Kyrie landed with Luka — crazy has become the new normal.