The Houston Rockets can transform themselves into contenders if they convince the Phoenix Suns to trade Kevin Durant for a massive package.
Houston Rockets, coming off an impressive season, aimed to solidify their roster for a strong NBA playoff run by pursuing a high-profile trade involving one of the Phoenix Suns’ star, Kevin Durant.
"To steal a page from the Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix would receive back its own 2025 and 2027 first-round picks. Those two picks were initially traded to Brooklyn when Durant joined Phoenix two years ago, and then again traded to Houston this past summer. The 2025 pick would be projected to land in the lottery.
There is still time before the NBA trade deadline for the Rockets to go all in on a move that could deliver them a title.
The Houston Rockets are keeping an eye on the Phoenix Suns and how their season is going because their draft destiny is tied to their rival's success. The Rocke
Don’t be surprised to see the Suns rising as the second half of the regular season unfolds. They have all the pieces to be much better than what their current record indicates.
Along with Durant, Marks also has Phoenix sending center Bol Bol and guards Monte Morris and Damion Lee to Houston. In exchange for the four players, the Suns would get forwards Dillon Brooks, Cam Whitmore, Jae'Sean Tate and Jeff Green, center Jock Landale, and two first-round picks (2025, 2027).
The defending NBA champions return home after four against on the road against Western Conference opponents for a matchup on Monday, Jan. 27 that sees the Houston Rockets going against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
With the Phoenix Suns visiting the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Kevin Durant was able to reflect on his turbulent time with the franchise. Despite some of the drama -- and an unceremonious end -- Durant still has fond memories of his Nets tenure.
Kevin Durant has faced countless challenges throughout his illustrious NBA career. However, the Phoenix Suns star recently singled out one playoff series as the most difficult he has ever played, highlighting a moment that stands out in his career.
Paul Pierce poked at LeBron James when talking about potential trades that could go down before the Feb. 6 deadline.
Kevin Durant’s stint with the Brooklyn Nets ... Suns picks that they received to get their own picks back from the Houston Rockets — the draft assets they lost in their trade for James Harden ...