Marc Stein: With the 52-win Rockets soon to open a playoff series against Golden State, sources tell @JakeLFischer and me a Houston pursuit of Durant is even “less likely” than previously thought. Phoenix today acknowledged KD could be dealt this offseason. More: http://tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83
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Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
All season long on @TheSteinLine, we’ve been reporting that the Rockets’ next significant trade would not happen in-season (as proved true) and is unlikely to target Kevin Durant because the future Hall of Famer is not on the same timeline as Houston’s promising young core. – 9:18 PM
All season long on @TheSteinLine, we’ve been reporting that the Rockets’ next significant trade would not happen in-season (as proved true) and is unlikely to target Kevin Durant because the future Hall of Famer is not on the same timeline as Houston’s promising young core. – 9:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
My takeaways from today’s end of season press conference for Phoenix Suns with Mat Ishbia, James Jones and Josh Bartelstein.
1. Ishbia called season ’embarrassing.’
2. They didn’t say they’re keeping Kevin Durant when asked offseason plan for him.
3. Future grit team? #Suns pic.x.com/LlohAzalka – 4:02 PM
My takeaways from today’s end of season press conference for Phoenix Suns with Mat Ishbia, James Jones and Josh Bartelstein.
1. Ishbia called season ’embarrassing.’
2. They didn’t say they’re keeping Kevin Durant when asked offseason plan for him.
3. Future grit team? #Suns pic.x.com/LlohAzalka – 4:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones said “That hasn’t changed” in regards to the Suns loving Kevin Durant, but when you have a season like they had, they have to consider everything – 2:36 PM
James Jones said “That hasn’t changed” in regards to the Suns loving Kevin Durant, but when you have a season like they had, they have to consider everything – 2:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
If you’re a Suns fan keeping tabs on potential Kevin Durant trade partners, you should probably be rooting against the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. We talked about it on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod!
WATCH: bit.ly/4jy1rSi
DOWNLOAD: phnx-suns-podcast.simplecast.com pic.x.com/APPCGWWAby – 12:03 PM
If you’re a Suns fan keeping tabs on potential Kevin Durant trade partners, you should probably be rooting against the Houston Rockets in the playoffs. We talked about it on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod!
WATCH: bit.ly/4jy1rSi
DOWNLOAD: phnx-suns-podcast.simplecast.com pic.x.com/APPCGWWAby – 12:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets? Both sides reportedly have a ‘level of mutual interest’
The Rockets, wisely, want to get through these playoffs, then evaluate their team and make a move. But if they need an alpha scorer, Durant is available.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 9:26 PM
Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets? Both sides reportedly have a ‘level of mutual interest’
The Rockets, wisely, want to get through these playoffs, then evaluate their team and make a move. But if they need an alpha scorer, Durant is available.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 9:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Trade Durant? Get under second tax apron? What’s next for Phoenix Suns after firing coach (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:00 PM
Trade Durant? Get under second tax apron? What’s next for Phoenix Suns after firing coach (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“If you lose early … could [the Rockets] look at a guy like Kevin Durant? … Monitor them.” 😯
@ShamsCharania says KD and the Rockets have a “level of mutual interest” in working together 👀 pic.x.com/DmDStOsUIc – 3:39 PM
“If you lose early … could [the Rockets] look at a guy like Kevin Durant? … Monitor them.” 😯
@ShamsCharania says KD and the Rockets have a “level of mutual interest” in working together 👀 pic.x.com/DmDStOsUIc – 3:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a player that missed the postseason:
26.6 — Kevin Durant
25.6 — Devin Booker pic.x.com/gJ5qQpFBpF – 7:02 PM
Most PPG by a player that missed the postseason:
26.6 — Kevin Durant
25.6 — Devin Booker pic.x.com/gJ5qQpFBpF – 7:02 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Whichever team wants to add a [Kevin Durant] at this stage in his career, has to be looking to win a championship.” 👀
Rich Paul discusses changes the Suns could make this summer to work towards a rebuild. (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.x.com/jr2UoTqcdM – 1:41 PM
“Whichever team wants to add a [Kevin Durant] at this stage in his career, has to be looking to win a championship.” 👀
Rich Paul discusses changes the Suns could make this summer to work towards a rebuild. (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.x.com/jr2UoTqcdM – 1:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A comprehensive review of the teams that could/should trade for Kevin Durant this summer and what they could offer the Suns: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 1:11 PM
A comprehensive review of the teams that could/should trade for Kevin Durant this summer and what they could offer the Suns: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 1:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
It doesn’t look like the Suns will have any players available for exit interviews, which would be a first since I’ve been on the beat. We should hear from front office later this week, but I wish we could’ve talked with KD one more time (even without all the summer uncertainty) – 1:05 PM
It doesn’t look like the Suns will have any players available for exit interviews, which would be a first since I’ve been on the beat. We should hear from front office later this week, but I wish we could’ve talked with KD one more time (even without all the summer uncertainty) – 1:05 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Big show planned for you guys today.
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Dominique Wilkins 2 PM ET
– John Wall 3 PM ET
– Mark Henry 330 PM ET
– Nico’s secret interview
– Beal/Suns/KD
– Playoffs
– Dame pic.x.com/xZWcatepvf – 12:59 PM
Big show planned for you guys today.
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Dominique Wilkins 2 PM ET
– John Wall 3 PM ET
– Mark Henry 330 PM ET
– Nico’s secret interview
– Beal/Suns/KD
– Playoffs
– Dame pic.x.com/xZWcatepvf – 12:59 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant set to leave this summer @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 9:03 AM
Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant set to leave this summer @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 9:03 AM
More on this storyline
Marc Stein: All season long on @TheSteinLine , we’ve been reporting that the Rockets’ next significant trade would not happen in-season (as proved true) and is unlikely to target Kevin Durant because the future Hall of Famer is not on the same timeline as Houston’s promising young core. -via x.com / April 17, 2025
Duane Rankin: “That hasn’t changed. The fact that we aren’t where we want to be from a winning perspective means that we have to look at everything, but a lot of changes that we’ll be in the best interest of the team.” Suns GM James Jones when asked offseason plan with Kevin Durant. #Suns pic.x.com/73WyYlJpbw -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / April 17, 2025
Maxwell lights up when the idea of Kevin Durant going to Houston comes up. “I would love to see that,” he says. Why? Simple. KD changes everything. “They just need a guy who demands a double team. They don’t have that guy yet.” He sees KD pairing perfectly with Alperen Şengün, Houston’s creative big man. “That would be crazy. Then think about who else is out there: Dillon the Villain? He’s gonna be open all the time.” -via ScoopB.com / April 17, 2025