The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant 's preferred trade destinations, sources told ESPN on Saturday night. Those across the NBA have been made aware in recent days that those are the three teams that Durant would commit to long-term.

Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Per ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, who happens to be a longtime Knicks fan, that’s the message he’s seemingly heard from Houston. Ime Udoka is one of the best coaches in the NBA. This brother is something better.

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After spending a year and a half on the sidelines with a knee injury, it was unclear if veteran center Steven Adams would ever make a meaningful impact in the NBA again. He decisively answered those questions while helping the Houston Rockets grab the No.

Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets, according to a person familiar with the deal.