Kevin Durant’s Strong Comments About Miami Heat Coach Emerge Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant is rumored to be traded within the coming weeks.

As trade rumors swirl, experts say Kevin Durant could be the missing piece for the Houston Rockets, but landing the superstar would force the team to weigh win-now ambitions against the cost of sacrificing its young core.

The Houston Rockets have been in serious conversation over the past few days about making a trade for Kevin Durant. It was reported that they sent a firm offer

Nick Wright unveils his mock trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and breaks down why Houston is the ideal landing spot.

Hollins: “KD would fit in beautifully, and I believe he already has a relationship with Ime. There’s a high level of respect for him from our guys.”

This exit from Phoenix has been inevitable for the 36-year-old superstar, but teams have begun to speculate just how much value is left in Durant. He is coming off a solid season for the Suns, where he logged 62 games, averaging 26.6 points per game on 53% shooting overall.

Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.