Kevin Durant trade: Rockets, Suns not talking?

“One clarification here (because) we rushed at end — when I mentioned the very broad idea of 3-team trades involving Jrue Holiday + KD, I meant to indicate KD would go to the third team in those deals (i.e. maybe a team on his list) — and NOT to Boston,” Lowe wrote on social media. “The Celtics are NOT looking to trade for KD. I don’t think such a 3-team trade is really in the ether anyway. Thought this would be obvious but should have stated more clearly.” -via Booth Newspapers / June 22, 2025

Thus far, it sounds like the Suns aren’t interested in the trade packages being offered. So with the draft coming up, NBA insider Zach Lowe floated over Durant being connected to the Celtics, but not necessarily with the All-Star ending up in Boston. Lowe made his recent comment on his podcast Friday. “The focus for me is on Jrue Holiday,” Lowe said. “I’ve heard that there have been at least very broad discussions of three-team, Durant-related trades where Jrue Holiday is (included). I think these could be conjured by Phoenix in hopes of getting a deal done, more-or-less, where Jrue Holiday moves somewhere. Just like he was the shrapnel in the (Damian Lillard) trade and ended up in Boston.” -via Booth Newspapers / June 22, 2025

It’s likely to, despite San Antonio fielding inquiries from teams looking to trade up to No. 2, while two future Hall of Famers — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant — could become available in potential trades. The Spurs haven’t held any substantive discussions regarding the former, according to sources, and Phoenix’s asking price might be too steep for a franchise looking to remain cautious during the early years of Wembanyama’s career. -via ESPN / June 21, 2025