Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol, left, drives into Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Houston. (AP

Houston is projected to get Phoenix's first-round pick in this year's draft, and it's looking like a lottery selection.

Last summer, the Rockets were rumored to be in play for Durant after the Suns were swept in the first round of the 2024 playoffs. Houston made it clear that developing the young c

Houston might be the most attractive (trade) destination for Durant,” Front Office Sports’ Alex Schiffer writes. “He is a big fan of Ime Udoka.”

The Houston Rockets look to be positioned well for the current rebuilding phase, holding a wealth of future first-round draft picks. From 2025 through 2031, Hou

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