Report: Houston Rockets plotting blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant

THE Houston Rockets were one of the biggest surprises late last season when an 11-game winning streak nearly put them in position to eliminate the the Los Angeles Lakers and the Warriors of the Golden State of the play-in tournament. They are now ready to take the next step by continuing Kevin Durant.

Just a few hours before the 2024 DraftAdrian Wojnarowski reported that the Rockets are gathering as many picks as possible to go all-in for the star. “Brooklyn has a deal with Houston to return the Nets’ 2026 first-round pick for a 2027 Phoenix Suns first-round pick, sources told ESPN. The Rockets also acquire the right to trade Houston/OKC in 2025 for the Suns’ 2025 first-round pick.”

So when the NBA the world recognizes the Western Conference is absolutely loaded with teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggetsthe Minnesota Timberwolves or the Mavericks, Houston won’t sit back and watch.

“Most important in the deal, sources say: Houston gives up the right to trade a Houston/OKC first-round pick for Brooklyn’s 2025 first-round pick. The Nets control their own pick as they are embarking on a complete rebuild, especially important in the 2025 talent draft.”

Who will Kevin Durant’s next team be?

Kevin Durant is currently under contract with the Phoenix Sunsbut last season was a disaster when a new Big Three experiment failed playing alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. That’s why Wojnarowski sees Houston as a fresh start.

“The implications of the Rockets landing the Suns’ picks? Houston wants to trade for Kevin Durant and that becomes a lot easier if they can return to the Nets the Suns picks they gave up in the Durant deal. The Suns said they are keeping Durant for now, but that could change next season. But now Houston has the choices to rebuild the Suns.

Although information indicates that the Suns aren’t ready to break up their core group, all of these picks put the Rockets as the top favorites if Phoenix changes its mind. It’s not a crazy scenario at all to bring in a superstar Space city.

“The Rockets have a trade pick with the Suns in 2025, the Suns’ pick in 2027 and could end up with the Suns’ pick in 2029 depending on eventualities. If the Suns ever face a team breakdown, Houston is also in a prime position to pursue a young Devin Booker. For now, Phoenix is ​​trying to win.