The Houston Rockets reportedly want a 'major upgrade' to add to their roster, with Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker possibilities.
The Rockets reportedly want to trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday, citing sources.The implications of the Rockets landing the Suns' picks? Houston wants to trade for Kevin Durant and that becomes far easier if they can return the Suns' picks that they gave up in the Durant deal to the Nets.
Rockets possess a pick swap with Suns in 2025, Suns' pick in 2027 and could end up with the Suns' pick in 2029 based on contingencies. If the Suns are ever faced with breaking up team, Houston's also in prime position to pursue a younger Devin Booker. For now, Phoenix is trying…Once the deals become official, Houston will possess a pick swap with Suns in 2025, the Suns' 2027 first-rounder and could also own Phoenix's pick in 2029 based on contingencies.
Should the Suns opt out of the Durant, Booker and Bradley Beal experiment early, Houston would have the capacity to help Phoenix recoup its barren draft picks cabinet. Houston is led by youngsters Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr., with Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson also rising.
Veterans Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams and Jeff Green have significant salaries to use in trades, even if it doesn't involve a Phoenix star coming the other way.
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