All of the Phoenix Suns news and rumors have Kevin Durant getting traded within the next few days. Many believe that Durant will be headed to one of the San Antonio Spurs or the Houston Rockets. The majority of Suns trade rumors with the Houston Rockets include a Rockets-Kevin Durant trade. We made an NBA trade machine idea that brings a different Phoenix star to Houston.
Our Suns-Rockets trade looks like this:
Suns receive: Jalen Green, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, 2-first first-round picks, 2-first first-round swaps
Rockets receive: Devin Booker
Sure, a Rockets-Kevin Durant trade may be more realistic. However, if the Suns and Durant end up working with the Spurs on a trade, this could be another Suns trade idea they should consider.
If Durant goes to the Spurs, the Suns will likely be picking up draft picks and young pieces as part of the haul. The Spurs won’t want to give up win-now players after pushing up their winning timeline with Durant.
This trade allows the Suns to completely pivot towards a rebuilding future. Along with whatever a Kevin Durant trade gets them, this trade package brings them talent, picks, and flexibility.
This Suns-Rockets brings multiple intriguing young players to Phoenix, as well as getting back the two unprotected picks they already owe Houston. This gives the Suns the future flexibility that they won’t get by simply trading Durant.
This trade idea only works if the Suns want to pivot towards a complete rebuild. But from what has happened over the last few seasons with this franchise, that may not be a bad idea.
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