As shared by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Durant has informed those around the league that the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs are the three franchises he would commit to if traded from the Phoenix Suns. That significantly narrows the field in what has been a highly speculated trade market.

The Phoenix Suns’ willingness to explore trade options for Kevin Durant has created a ripple effect across the NBA. The superstar forward appears to have his sights set on specific destinations, with three franchises emerging as his preferred landing spots: the Miami Heat,

Minnesota does not want to make a seismic change if Durant isn't on board. The question is whether there’s any chance he comes around to it.

All along, we've heard that three teams were at the top of Kevin Durant's list: the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Miami Heat. All three made varying degrees of sense. There was not, at least initially, any separation within that group. They were listed together.

The Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has recently shut down the possibility of teaming up with a Western Conference superstar.

In a seismic shake-up to the NBA trade market, the Phoenix Suns are not committed to dealing superstar forward Kevin Durant to one of his preferred destinations.

Greg Cote’s Poll Dance is a weekly survey usually on sports. In today’s 44th installment: Should the Miami Heat once again pursue acquiring Kevin Durant? Vote now!