The Houston Rockets can transform themselves into contenders if they convince the Phoenix Suns to trade Kevin Durant for a massive package.

Houston Rockets, coming off an impressive season, aimed to solidify their roster for a strong NBA playoff run by pursuing a high-profile trade involving one of the Phoenix Suns’ star, Kevin Durant.

There is still time before the NBA trade deadline for the Rockets to go all in on a move that could deliver them a title.

"To steal a page from the Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix would receive back its own 2025 and 2027 first-round picks. Those two picks were initially traded to Brooklyn when Durant joined Phoenix two years ago, and then again traded to Houston this past summer. The 2025 pick would be projected to land in the lottery.

The Houston Rockets are keeping an eye on the Phoenix Suns and how their season is going because their draft destiny is tied to their rival's success. The Rocke

Don’t be surprised to see the Suns rising as the second half of the regular season unfolds. They have all the pieces to be much better than what their current record indicates.

Kevin Durant went up the NBA's all-time list in field goals made during the Suns' game against the Clippers, surpassing Tim Duncan.

Despite their strong record and Green’s breakout, skepticism lingers over whether the Rockets' success is sustainable. Young teams often face growing pains in the playoffs, where experience and composure are critical. If the Rockets falter early, it could validate concerns that they should have pursued a star to pair with their youthful core.

Brooklyn took a 108-84 loss to Durant’s Suns on Wednesday at Barclays Center — where he, Kyrie Irving and James Harden once formed a potent but ill-fated Big 3.

The defending NBA champions return home after four against on the road against Western Conference opponents for a matchup on Monday, Jan. 27 that sees the Houston Rockets going against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Kevin Durant has faced countless challenges throughout his illustrious NBA career. However, the Phoenix Suns star recently singled out one playoff series as the most difficult he has ever played, highlighting a moment that stands out in his career.

The Phoenix Suns (23-21) began their three-game homestand on a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards (6-38) on Saturday.