The Trail Blazers took a significant step forward this season despite missing the playoffs (and play-in tournament). Simons was second behind Toumani Camara among all Blazers in minutes, starting all 70 games in which he appeared while scoring 19.3 points per contest.

Durant has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and Suns. He has spent most of his career in the West, but one NBA analyst believes a team in the East should trade for the future Hall of Famer this summer.

The more time passes, the more it feels as if the Phoenix Suns will eventually move on from Kevin Durant. While Suns insider John Gambadoro has previously left a bit of wiggle room when it comes to a possibility that Durant and Phoenix can reconcile,