The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 7, Sunday, May 4, to conclude the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant stand out as their two best, most realistic options, and the Rockets' front office will likely spend plenty of time debating which player fits in best with their core.

“It was strongly conveyed to The Stein Line going into the playoffs that a Houston trade pursuit of Durant had become even “less likely” than previously thought. The Suns naturally want the Rockets to want to Durant and, according to league sources, did try to engage them in Durant dialogue before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.