Overview
- The Phoenix Suns are reportedly open to trading Kevin Durant after finishing 11th in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record, failing to make the playoffs.
- Houston Rockets, down 3-1 to the Warriors in the first round, are exploring options to add a go-to scorer, with Durant emerging as a key target.
- Bleacher Report proposed a trade sending Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore, and three first-round picks to Phoenix in exchange for Durant, addressing both teams' roster needs.
- NBA insider Shams Charania reported mutual interest between Durant and the Rockets, further fueling speculation about a potential offseason deal.
- Austin Rivers suggested Houston pursue Devin Booker instead, citing his youth and long-term fit, though Booker has expressed a desire to remain in Phoenix.