Stein goes on to say that the consistent Durant-to-Houston rumors are basically just a function of Houston having so many Phoenix draft picks, that it simply makes sense from a logistical perspective. The Rockets have expressed no formal interest in Durant, and in fact, it seems more like the opposite: Houston is not interested at all.

The most heavily-rumored destination for Durant is the Houston Rockets. The Hoop Collective's Tim MacMahon points out the Rockets are "reluctant" to reduce their timeline as the franchise believes they have a bright future given their young roster and bevy of future draft picks, including three 2027 first-round selections.