Overview

• Phoenix has initiated calls to multiple teams, including Houston, and has lowered its trade demands to facilitate a deal for Kevin Durant
• The Suns aim to regain control of their future draft assets, focusing primarily on recouping the No.10 overall pick
• League insiders expect a trade to materialize within three weeks as teams prepare for the June 25 draft
• Houston holds key Phoenix picks and its need for a veteran scorer positions the Rockets as the leading contender to acquire Durant
• Durant’s age and one-year contract status are major factors shaping teams’ offers and potential extensions