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Kevin Durant to Pistons? This Trade Could Change Everything

June 10, 2025 by Last Word On Pro Basketball

The Detroit Pistons have been linked to several high-profile targets in the 2025 offseason, but none more surprising than Kevin Durant . The Phoenix Suns forward — a former MVP and one of the greatest scorers of all-time — is emerging as a dark horse destination for the Pistons.

Mar 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends him in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Durant, who averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 62 games this season, could serve as the perfect scoring complement to Cade Cunningham . If the Pistons can pull off a deal of this magnitude, it could fast-track their rise into the Eastern Conference contenders picture, especially with the conference in flux.

Still, the idea of bringing Durant to the Pistons raises some valid concerns. What risks would come with such a blockbuster move? And how might the Pistons’ front office address them?

Kevin Durant to Pistons? This Trade Could Change Everything

The Upside of Bringing Durant to the Pistons

Acquiring Durant could be a transformative move for the Pistons on multiple levels. Strategically, he provides an elite scoring threat and floor-spacer who could open up the offense for Cunningham and the rest of the Pistons’ young core. His playoff experience and championship pedigree would bring instant credibility to a roster still learning how to win.

Durant’s star power could also boost the Pistons’ profile, increase media attention, and help attract free agents. In the locker room, his leadership and professionalism could set the tone for a Pistons team as it tries to establish a winning culture. For a franchise eager to turn the page, Durant could be the catalyst that accelerates everything.

The Deal Will Be Steep

Acquiring a superstar like Durant won’t come cheap. In one mock scenario , the Pistons would send out Tobias Harris , Isaiah Stewart , Jaden Ivey , and two future draft picks — a steep price that could severely thin the Pistons’ depth just as it’s becoming a competitive roster.

If this year’s NBA Finals have shown anything, it’s that contending teams are built on depth , balance, and flexibility. The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder made deep runs behind young cores supported by strong second units, not just stars.

Losing Harris would strip the Pistons of one of their veteran leaders. Stewart provides grit and physicality — traits that shaped the team’s identity during its 30-game turnaround. And Ivey was emerging as a dynamic second scoring option before a broken fibula cut his season short. Giving up that core would be a gamble. The question is: does Durant’s ceiling outweigh the sum of those parts?

Age and Health Concerns

Beyond the cost of acquiring him, Durant’s age and durability raise serious concerns. He’ll turn 37 on September 29 — an age where most stars have already begun to decline.

While Durant has appeared in 137 of 164 games over the past two seasons — a relatively solid number — his history of injuries remains a red flag. With each passing year, the risk of prolonged absences only grows. The Pistons must weigh whether Durant can stay healthy enough to justify the long-term impact of such a trade.

The Last Word

Kevin Durant’s potential acquisition by the Detroit Pistons would boost the Pistons’ national profile and bring elite experience to a young, rising roster. Pairing Durant with Cade Cunningham could strengthen the Pistons’ standing in the Eastern Conference. Still, building a contender takes more than star power — success rarely follows a straight line.

Trading for Durant would require significant sacrifices — key young players, valuable draft picks, and crucial depth. Durant’s age and injury history present real risks for even the NBA’s most accomplished veteran. The Pistons’ front office must decide whether a win-now gamble aligns with a rebuild that’s finally gaining momentum.

Durant is greatness personified, but even greatness comes with questions. For the Pistons, the challenge isn’t just deciding if they can trade for Durant — it’s deciding if they should.

Photo credit: © Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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