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.

There's reportedly a "level of mutual interest" between Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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.