Kevin Durant Would Make Rising West Team a Contender, Ex-NBA Player Says
The Phoenix Suns have faced a challenging 2024-2025 NBA season, holding a 35-38 record in 2025, placing them in the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference. Their recent 132-102 loss to the Boston Celtics highlighted ongoing struggles, despite Kevin Durant’s 30-point performance. The team defensively failed to cover the perimeter again. Durant even claimed that every time Boston hit the three, it was demoralizing. With only a few games remaining, the Suns’ playoff hopes are precarious. They currently share the final play-in tournament spot with the Dallas Mavericks, so a strong finish is necessary to guarantee postseason participation.
Chandler Parsons looks at Kevin Durant’s fit with one potential team Amidst this uncertainty, former NBA player Chandler Parsons has suggested that Durant joining the Houston Rockets could transform them into immediate contenders, citing their talented duo of Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green.
“They have a great duo with Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green…and I don’t think he’d get murdered for going to a superteam,” Parsons said. Kevin Durant would make the Rockets an instant contender
“They have a great duo with Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green…and I don’t think he’s get murdered for going to a superteam.” – @ChandlerParsons@MichelleDBeadle is trying to recruit KD to the Spurs though pic.twitter.com/WqsMpV5A3r
Speculation about Durant’s future with the Suns has intensified. Reports indicate that Durant was “upset” about being included in trade discussions in February, casting doubt on his tenure in Phoenix beyond this season. The Suns are reportedly seeking a substantial return for Durant. Durant’s individual performance remains stellar, averaging 26.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this season.
