The Athletic reported earlier in the week that the Mavericks had a dream of pairing Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant with their current core of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. SNY's Ian Begley is taking that one step further, saying the Mavs were actively engaged in talks on Wednesday, trying to make it happen.

Kevin Durant is the latest name in the rumor mill, with the desperate Golden State Warriors looking for any way to make a last run or two with Stephen Curry. They are combing the league for available stars, and Durant’s name immediately surfaced.

The NBA trade deadline has made it clear that both Kevin Durant and Trae Young will become the focal point of offseason trade conversations.

Six days ago, we thought the best chance we had at a fun trade deadline was convincing Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause. Since then, Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, Khris Middleton and De’Aaron Fox have been traded. Beal is still chillin’.

According to Five Reasons Sports, the Heat have entered the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. As Miami looks to find a new home for Jimmy Butler, the front office has inquired about the availability of Durant. The Golden State Warriors have also been involved in conversations surrounding a reunion with Durant or a potential trade for Butler.

The NBA trade deadline is hours away, and players like Nikola Vucevic and Marcus Smart could be dealt. Here's a breakdown on the latest:

The Phoenix Suns did not part ways with Kevin Durant ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, but they may have an awkward situation to handle in

Point guard Dennis Schroder will be making his fourth stop of the season after being dealt from the Jazz to the Pistons at the trade deadline, sources told ESPN.

The Detroit Pistons landed guard Dennis Schroder at the NBA trade deadline. Here's Omari Sankofa II's analysis of Thursday's deal.