Overview

• Kicking off a second phase of discussions, Phoenix has shifted focus to trade proposals from the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets after finding initial offers insufficient.
• Miami’s package is said to include three first-round picks and young contributors such as Jaime Jaquez Jr. to align with the Suns’ win-now strategy.
• Houston’s involvement centers on underachieving No. 3 pick Jabari Smith Jr. after the Rockets declined to include Alperen Şengün in talks.
• San Antonio’s two rounds of negotiations have stalled once Phoenix demanded veteran core pieces like Devin Vassell or Stephon Castle in any deal.
• Minnesota’s offer featuring Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick remains intact but is undercut by Durant’s private rejection of the Timberwolves as a destination.