One of Kevin Durant's favorite destinations, uninterested in securing his services?
The NBA superstar will leave the Phoenix Suns this summer 2025 and is already considering destinations, although not all seem willing to have him.
We know that this offseason will see a transfer of Kevin Durant. But where to, is very much in doubt. In fact, one of KD's own preferred destinations has significant reservations about accepting him, according to a new report by Kelly Iko and Sam Amick in The Athletic.
Although it is known that Durant... is very interested in playing in Houston, team sources said the Rockets still have significant concerns about that potential partnership, largely because Durant's age (36) would be so out of sync with their younger timeline.
Informants point out that previous discussions between the teams about any potential Durant trade were initiated by the Suns, not the Rockets. Previous discussions between the teams also focused on KD's teammate, Devin Booker, at one point. But, according to Iko & Amick, that is no longer the case as the Rockets seem to now have more belief in Jalen Green than previously thought.
Despite the disappointing playoffs this spring for the former number 2 pick (13.3 points per game), the Rockets have faith in Jalen Green, who is five years younger than Booker and $66 million cheaper over the next three seasons, and also, Booker's struggles last season shifted the thinking on this front.
Kevin Durant's Options
As for Durant, he may have to look elsewhere for a new place to call home, and we have already explored potential deals for him to join a former superstar teammate, as well as another to join the Raptors, who were hot on him last time he wanted out of a team, and other options as well.
KD averaged 26.6 points last season, along with 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists, while shooting 43% from three-point range. Even at his advanced age, he remains a lethal scorer, and despite the relative disinterest from the Rockets, there will be no shortage of suitors.
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