Houston Rockets – Houston won 52 games this season to land the second seed in the West, are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, but this postseason will show how much the Rockets have really grown under Ime Udoka.

"Phoenix is expected to engage in trade conversations involving Durant," ESPN's Shams Charania wrote. "Multiple teams will seriously pursue Durant, who finished another stellar season, and the franchise is expected to work with Durant and his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman on the next landing spot for the future Hall of Famer."

This latest development also adds context to a moment from earlier in the week, when Durant replied to a message from Forbes reporter Shane Young, who thanked the Suns star for being thoughtful and candid during his time covering him. Durant responded warmly, prompting many to wonder if he was already starting to say goodbye.