The Rockets have been linked as one of the top destinations for a Durant deal, and it will be interesting to see if VanVleet's exclusion in any trade behooves the Suns to move on

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly facing pressure to lower their asking price for Kevin Durant due to his age and trade request. Durant, who turns 37 in September, wants a fresh start elsewhere, giving other teams leverage in trade negotiations.

This revelation, reported via Marc Stein’s Substack, suggests the Suns are eyeing the 7-foot-2 Celtics center. Porzingis, a former All-Star, brings elite floor-spacing ability, rim protection, and post-up scoring, qualities the Suns desperately need alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.