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The Suns Stay Durant for another 1 year? A celebrity analysis: Rockets chase superstars and meet opponents, and the Thunder takes love with a sword

1:35pm, 17 May 2025【Basketball】

Although Durant is now a 36-year-old veteran, he is still one of the 10 best players in the NBA. After all, Durant has outstanding scoring ability and extremely rich scoring methods. It is not a problem for mid-range shots or three-pointers. Breaking through the inside line is also his specialty, and he can even create damage and win free throws. Durant is the top scorer in the NBA. Even at the age of 36, he is still the top scorer in the Suns and even the entire league. So, there are many teams who want to get Durant, including the Houston Rockets. The reason why the Rockets exchanged multiple first-round picks from the Nets last summer is self-evident, which is to expect the Suns to take the opportunity to make a profit when the Suns are preparing to knock down and rebuild, and get one of the two superstars, Durant or Devin Booker. Otherwise, the Rockets would not take the initiative to trade the Suns' first-round draft pick.

However, Durant is older and it is doubtful whether his condition will remain at the age of 36. Former NBA famous shooter Danny Green also analyzed Durant's future in a show. He believes that Durant will not be traded next season, and he may have to continue to play for one or half a season with the Suns. Durant will only be traded before the trading deadline for next season. The Houston Rockets and Durant's old club, the Thunder, are both interested in this superstar. Danny Green thinks he will play in Phoenix for another year, or until the trade deadline, the Thunder and Rockets will try to trade him. But Danny Green still feels that the Rockets have little chance of getting Durant, because Green believes that Durant really wants to return to his old club, the Thunder.

If Durant returns, the Thunder will undoubtedly be stronger. In fact, the Thunder is now a super strong team. They have star players like Alexander, Homgren, Jaylen Williams, as well as very useful role players such as Haltenstein, Dortmund and Caruso. If the point guard Topic who returns from injury next season is added, even if Durant doesn't come, the Thunder will be a top-notch team.

So, if the Rockets want to chase Durant, they obviously need to pass the Thunder first. Furthermore, the Suns were not determined to send Durant away. They might observe again to see what kind of chips Durant can get. Of course, if the Rockets think Durant is older, they can give up chasing.

After all, some star players are currently involved in trading rumors, such as Morant of the Grizzlies, Zion Williamson of the Pelicans, and even Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, and the Celtics have made it clear that they will streamline the lineup this summer. So for the Rockets, there are many star players that can be chased this summer, and it is not necessary to identify the 36-year-old Durant. Of course, if the Suns ask for a low price, the Rockets can still try to win.