Option 2 for the Suns to try and salvage the KD situation and get a trade done.

Phoenix Suns: KD is gone this offseason. This is unfortunately a known thing that will happen. Being on an expiring contract doesn't give them any leverage with trade partners, not to mention the desperation they have to getting him off the team. If the package feels low for them, this is why. Presumably, negotiations with the Rockets have already fallen through since the Rockets have their picks-I have another trade with that package too on my profile. Steph Castle is the young, exciting piece they can try to build around for the future and they need the Atlanta pick to convey. KJ and Vassell are two nice role players, which the Suns have very little of at this point in time. It's not the sexiest deal, but it might just be the only deal.

San Antonio Spurs: Pairing KD with Fox and Wemby feels like a match made in basketball heaven. Losing on the reigning ROTY is simply the cost of doing business. The two picks are protected and the Spurs have the right to swap in 2029, so these are not highly valued picks. KJ and Vassell are salary filler role players that are neither floor nor ceiling raisers, so it doesn't hurt the team that badly to give them up. This makes it seem like we are getting Durant for a low cost, which we would be. He is likely to be a one-year rental to try and get Wemby a championship early in his career.