Suns start KD trading! Kelly Iko: With the addition of letters, the Rockets will have up to 2 rounds

On May 22, according to NBA Central, Suns management has believed that Durant will leave this summer and will start listening to the offers of each team. In the middle of this season, the Suns management contacted the Rockets management, hoping to exchange Durant for his three first-round picks among the Rockets, as well as Smith, Shepard and Brooks, but was rejected by the Rockets' management. This summer, Suns management will continue to try to contact Rockets management. But as Antetokounmpo enters the trading market, the Rockets' management's interest in Durant is declining, and the Rockets will provide up to 27 and 29 first-round picks in the Suns, as well as VanVleet's expiration contract.

According to Sam Amick, the 76ers have drawn the No. 3 pick in 2025, but they do not intend to use this first round pick. Intentionally send Paul George and this No. 3 draw to the Suns in exchange for Durant. Obviously, such a deal won't interest Suns management. On the one hand, George's contract is still three years away, and the Sun will have to pay high luxury taxes in the next two years. On the other hand, the Rockets have the Suns' future first round pick, and the Suns cannot return to the playoffs in the short term. In addition to the Sun, the 76ers are also considering completing the deal with the Jazz in exchange for Markanen.

This season, with four teams including the Timberwolves, Thunder, Pacers and Knicks entering the division finals, the management of each team has felt that the league is cultivating younger stars. This also greatly reduces the trading value of veterans like Durant. Obviously, the Suns management is also actively looking for ways to change the current situation of the team. In the middle of the season, the Suns exchanged the first round picks for 2031 in exchange for three draft picks at the end of the first round. This deal did not achieve the result of sending Bills away, which made the Suns boss feel dissatisfied.