As the NBA offseason has begun for most of the league, the NBA is set to have another blockbuster offseason.
Free agency hasn't even started yet, let alone the 2025 NBA Draft, but this hasn't stopped teams from making calls for some of the league's top players.
One popular name that has emerged as a trade candidate this offseason is the Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant.
It's been reported that the Suns are looking to move on from Durant after failing to reach the playoffs with a disappointing 36-46 record.
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns sits on the bench amid struggles.
Screen Capture
With a new head coach in Jordan Ott, the Suns have been taking calls from multiple teams regarding Kevin Durant. One of those teams is the Houston Rockets.
According to reports, the Rockets have been interested in trading for Kevin Durant for a period that's lasted longer than a year.
"Houston and Phoenix have been in contact for over a year concerning [Kevin] Durant... At one point, team sources say, Phoenix was determined to regain control of its draft capital (first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and swap rights in 2029) and at another, was seeking multiple young talents like Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green," Kelly Iko of The Athletic said.
Houston Rockets teammates Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun talk on the sideline at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets teammates Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun talk on the sideline at Toyota Center.
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Now, there's no certainty in the Rockets being the place that Kevin Durant ends up on, Iko also mentioned that one player that Houston's been floating around in trade talks is 2022 No. 3 overall pick Jabari Smith Jr.
"Recently, forward Jabari Smith Jr.’s name has come up pertaining to the Suns’ interest... Green, whose name has been connected to Durant and other stars in trade rumors, is determined to improve upon his playoff struggles and wants to stay in Houston," Iko mentioned.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr (10) leaves the court following a game
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr (10) leaves the court following a game.
Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
While the Houston Rockets look to continue to improve after falling in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, their roster has a chance of making a huge change for the 2025-26 season.