Forbes NBA writer Evan Sidery reported to his X account that the Suns would be looking to pair Rockets' rising stars Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green in a package for the former NBA MVP Kevin Durant. Also, not ruling out the potential of Houston as a serious landing spot for Durant.

The wish list thus only goes three deep, featuring Texas neighbors San Antonio and Houston and the Miami Heat. Sources say the Suns, meanwhile, are not promising to send Kevin Durant to any of

Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun,” HoopsHype writes in its aggregate mock draft.