Bold Stephen A. Smith claims the Suns want out of Kevin Durant right now despite the sup

Stephen A. Smith has reported that the Phoenix Suns are interested in trading Kevin Durant, despite publicly stating otherwise. This comes after significant trade activity involving the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets, fueling speculation about potential moves involving top NBA talent.

According to Stephen A. Smith, the Suns are considering moving on from the 35-year-old All-Star, while the Rockets are prioritizing a younger star like Devin Booker over KD. The Rockets have accumulated multiple future first-round picks, positioning them for potential major trade deals.

Pay no attention to what Phoenix is saying. They want out of Kevin Durant right now. That's number one. Number two, also, Houston doesn't want Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant remains one of the league’s elite scorers, averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists last season. However, the Suns’ Big Three experiment with Durant, Booker, and Bradley Beal has not yielded the desired results, with early playoff exits in consecutive seasons.

Despite his age and the Suns’ situation, Durant’s value remains high due to his consistent performance and experience. The speculation surrounding Durant’s potential trade, which he called out a fan for, has added to the excitement and uncertainty of the NBA offseason.

Rockets target Kevin Durant, but trade hinges on Suns’ interest

The Houston Rockets are actively pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant, but it’s unclear if the Phoenix Suns are willing to part with their star forward. Despite reports of the Rockets’ interest, Durant has not requested a trade to Houston, and the Suns’ owner, Mat Ishbia, has publicly stated that the team plans to keep their core intact.

It is because they are interested in tempting the Suns to try to trade them Kevin Durant now. They don't want to do this later, they want to put this on the table to see if the Suns would be tempted by it.

The Rockets recently acquired a haul of future first-round picks and young players in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets, positioning themselves to make a strong offer for Durant or another superstar. However, the Suns have shown no indication of being interested in trading Durant, and the Rockets may need to look elsewhere for a big move this summer.

The Rockets’ selection in the 2024 NBA draft could provide insight into their willingness to part with Alperen Sengun, a talented young center who could be a valuable trade chip. If the Rockets take another center in the draft, it could signal that Sengun is available for trade, potentially sweetening their offer to the Suns for Durant.

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