Even with the possibility of an early postseason exit, the Houston Rockets do not appear to be a franchise pursuing Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Their accelerated development and commitment to a young core suggest a long-term vision that doesn’t align with acquiring a veteran superstar on the back half of his career.

The idea of Kevin Durant moving on from the Suns has been around since the NBA trade deadline, when the Suns were rumored to be fielding offers for the 15-time NBA All-Star.

With the Phoenix Suns falling short of the postseason and NBA play-in tournament, it's believed there's a good chance that the Suns will trade star Kevin Durant this offseason. The Houston Rockets emerged as a potential trade option,