According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns are expected to engage in trade conversations involving Kevin Durant this summer. The franchise will work with Durant and his business partner, Rich Kleiman, to find the next landing spot for the two-time champion and future Hall of Famer.

The Los Angeles Lakers, who have the third seed in the Western Conference, arguably have the best superstar duo in the NBA right now in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. They also have a legitimate "Big Three" with guard Austin Reaves playing at an All-Star level, and as a result, they're considered by many to be legitimate championship contenders.

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs, marking the 24th different team James has faced in the postseason. What's more, James isn't slowing down with age—that much is obvious from how his 22nd went.