Forbes NBA writer Evan Sidery reported to his X account that the Suns would be looking to pair Rockets' rising stars Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green in a package for the former NBA MVP Kevin Durant. Also, not ruling out the potential of Houston as a serious landing spot for Durant.

Houston brass have made it clear they want toughness and defensive energy alongside Alperen Sengun,” HoopsHype writes in its aggregate mock draft.