There are many ties between the Rockets and Kevin Durant, including leading scorer Jalen Green — who credits KD for his physical transformation.
The Houston Rockets are reportedly keeping tabs on the veteran superstar ahead of the 2025 offseason, to help build on recent success
The Suns could be making sweeping changes this off-season - this one franchise could be involved in trade talks.
Houston has young pieces and picks to make a trade for either worthwhile, and there's no question that either star would make the Rockets contenders, although it would close a chapter on this disappointing era of the Suns' basketball, which could be for the best.
The up-and-coming Houston Rockets have taken the NBA by surprise in 2024-25, as the mixed group of star prospects and veteran mentors currently possess a 37-22 record and position as the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.
Here's a ranking of the three best destinations for Durant based on basketball fit, post-trade ramifications and other factors.