Take the initiative to speak out, Rockets welcome good news, Antetokounmpo has never had preferential treatment, Suns have done it

On the grand stage of professional sports, every decision of management and every change in personnel are like stones thrown into a calm lake, which will inevitably cause layers of ripples and attract attention from all parties. For the Phoenix Suns, its development trends have always been the core focus of fans and media attention. Not long ago, the Phoenix Suns officially announced the team's new coach. The disclosure of this news marks a crucial step for the team in strategic planning and management directions, demonstrating the team's firm determination and clear vision for future development.

In addition, the current top priority of management is to properly handle Kevin Durant's transaction. Originally, everyone speculated that although this 37-year-old veteran played 62 regular season games for the team this season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, he exposed many hidden dangers, such as age and injury problems, forcing the team to lower the asking price in the trading negotiations. However, things are unpredictable. In less than a week, he transformed into a "hot commodity" that many teams compete to pursue. According to Duane Rankin, a Sun reporter for the Arizona Republic, the 36-year-old superstar Kevin Durant will be sent away by the Sun in the next few days, and the transaction will be completed as early as next week.

As of now, Adu has four potential teams in the next trade, among which the San Antonio Spurs are very popular, but general manager Wright has put on airs. They only want to give Durant's 14th pick in the first round of this year, plus the players who have tied the assets. Obviously, such a quote broke through the bottom line of the Suns' top management and was definitely rejected by their opponents. If the Spurs cannot put the second pick on the trading list in subsequent negotiations, then Kevin Durant will miss the opportunity to join forces with Vampan Yama. Such news also brings enough confidence to other competitors.

However, among the only three teams left, the Miami Heat has the least chance of winning. President Pat Riley is unwilling to send rookie Will away for nothing, and is more willing to focus on Hax and Jovic as the core to promote the transaction; the second is the Minnesota Timberwolves, whose main strategy is to serve their preferences. The Suns management hopes to win the starting center in Adu's trade, while French player and the best defensive player of the three-time is a good choice. However, even if they are full of sincerity, they can only become the stepping stone for the Rockets.

Even though the Rockets' previous conversation with the Suns ended unhappily, the Rockets are still Durant's ideal landing site. Young teams need a leader to play the savior at the critical moment of the fourth quarter and stage a famous scene of finalizing the finale. As for trading chips, it mainly revolves around second-tier Jaylen Green and Jabbarry Smith Jr., as well as multiple draft picks. Among them, the most attractive chip to the Suns management is undoubtedly the first round pick. So far, the Rockets still have the first round picks for the Suns in 2025, 2027 and 2029. If these draft assets can be obtained back in Durant's transaction, the team's future team building ideas will be clearer.

As for Jabbarry Smith, although his two-tower lineup with Shin Kyung is worth looking forward to, considering the subsequent early contract renewal, improper handling will lead to the Rockets' future salary explosion and may even become the second Celtic. If Xiao Jia's departure is reasonable, then Green's departure is unexpected. During Antetokounmpo's trading negotiations, the Rockets tried to put Shin Kyung on the shelves, but such chips did not arouse the interest of the Bucks' senior executives. On the contrary, their demand for Jaylen Green is much greater than Shin Kyung, and the Lions's approach of speaking out was rejected by Stone. In the management's vision, Green's upper limit may be higher. Now, they are beginning to regret it. They cannot switch to Antetokounmpo's bargaining chips, but they have to go to the Suns to chase the Suns. It has to be said that perhaps the only one who can play the Rockets in a row may be the Phoenix Suns.