Rockets are expected to rob! Durant s market falls, the Suns lower their asking price, and the Rockets risks are reduced

June 4th news, the Rockets started high and closed low this season, and scored second in the Western Conference in the regular season. As a result, they were eliminated by the Warriors in the first round in the playoffs, which can be said to have disappointed fans. After the season, the issue of the team's future reinforcement has once again become the focus of heated discussion. Regarding the Rockets' current lineup and style of play, the biggest shortcoming is the lack of a core star who can output stably at critical moments. Although Shin Kyung is the most stable output among the Rockets' young men, his performance at critical moments is still not good. As for Jaylen Green, he is even more embarrassed. Therefore, it is very necessary for the Rockets to promote the completion of the transaction to upgrade this offseason.

It is worth mentioning that in the Rockets' strengthening roster, Durant and Antetokounmpo are both players who are more concerned about. However, Durant's market has fallen a bit now. According to Kelly Iko, a Rockets reporter, sources revealed that the Suns are currently actively seeking to trade Durant and exchange their first round picks before the draft. The Rockets have received calls from the Suns many times, and the Suns have gradually lowered their asking price. The Rockets are likely to be interested in a certain price. However, the Rockets are still worried about two issues. One is that Durant is 36 years old, and the other is that he has experienced injuries at the end of the season. If his condition declines, it will destroy the team's chemical reaction.

According to previous news, the Rockets now have the first round picks for the Suns in 2025, 2027 and 2029, especially this year's first round, which has been confirmed to be the No. 10 sign. From the Suns' perspective, the team has experienced a failed season, and the Big Three is indeed incompatible, so the semi-reconstruction model is about to be launched. Booker will basically stay in the team, and no one wants Bill, and Durant may be the most likely asset to cash out. The Rockets are the best trading target for the Suns now. They not only have the draft pick assets they want, but also their own first round. Even if they are bad and rebuilt after getting it, they will have no worries. This is also the reason why they lowered Durant's asking price.

Let's look at the Rockets again. The trading plan previously proposed by the US media was: the Rockets sent Dillon, Smith Jr., Holiday and Landale, plus the 10th pick this year and the first round in 27 years, in exchange for the 36-year-old Durant. Judging from the current situation, the Suns are now more passive, while the Rockets are fully in charge. Because trading Durant is not a necessary option for the Rockets. If the Suns ask for a price is too high, the Rockets will ignore it at all. If the Suns lower the asking price by themselves, the Rockets can retain the young players they have already developed in the reconstruction of the Seven Sons, and even do not need to produce Smith Jr., that is the best result. If you use Dillon, White Demon, Langdale, Holiday and a first round to complete the transaction, it will be a very good option and will greatly reduce the risk after the transaction. You can still try it.