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.

The Phoenix Suns are looking to trade Kevin Durant before the NBA Draft, and the Houston Rockets are a potential partner for them. The Suns want to get a deal d

Insider Jake Fischer reports that the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are viewed around the league as the three likeliest teams to trade up in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The local team has "engaged with the Spurs about potentially moving up to the No. 2 pick," Scotto reported. For now, he adds that the Sixers have zeroed in on four NBA Draft prospects with the No. 3 pick they currently hold. They held a private workout last week with VJ Edgecombe, while Bailey is expected to visit Philadelphia next week.

The Suns are expected to trade Kevin Durant, and the list of suitors for the two-time NBA Finals MVP appears to be narrowing.

The Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes are starting to get momentum ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft as three teams are at the top of his list. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Heat, Spurs and Rockets are Durant’s preferred trade destinations.