Durant signed a substantial first contract with the Rockets, involving a 2-for-1 trade proposal.

Udoka has secured a long-term extension with the Rockets, earning an eight-figure salary, positioning him among the highest-earning coaches in the NBA.

During his two seasons with the Rockets, Udoka recorded a 93-71 win-loss record, and this season, the team finished with a remarkable 52-30 record, ranking second in the Western Conference, but sadly faced a first-round playoff upset by the Warriors.

Regardless of the circumstances, the Rockets' rapid ascent from a struggling team to a playoff contender is largely attributed to Udoka, who is seen as the true leader and driving force behind the team.

Moreover, with the Rockets locking in Udoka for the long term, it becomes easier to bring in Durant, as they share a very close relationship. In the 2020-21 season, Durant played for the Nets while Udoka was an assistant coach there, and during that time, both developed a mutual admiration for each other. It's also noteworthy that current Rockets assistant coach Ivey was Durant's college and Thunder teammate.

Thus, the Rockets have always been one of Durant's preferred new destinations, and there have been numerous trade rumors between the two parties recently. According to reporter Siegel,the Rockets offered a bargain deal for Durant, including Jalen Green and this year's first-round 10th pick, but the Suns are looking for more, such as young stars like Jabari Smith Jr., Eason, or Sheppard.

On June 26, the NBA draft will take place, marking a peak trading period, and by then, it should become clear where Durant will end up. The Suns are quite confident about this, and currently, all parties are under significant pressure.

Recent reports indicate thatthe Heat are a dark horse not to be overlooked, needing only to part with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 draft, center Klayre Weir, to acquire Durant.This player averaged 9.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game in the regular season, with a shooting percentage of 55.4%. Currently 21 years old, he stands 2.13 meters tall with a wingspan of 2.24 meters.

To be fair, if Durant had to choose between the Rockets and the Heat, he would likely prefer to bring his talents to Houston, not only because of the familiar coaching staff but mainly due to the hope of contending for a championship, whereas the Heat (with a regular season record of 37 wins and 45 losses, placing 10th in the East) are struggling to even make the playoffs this season.

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