Mar 28, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks to pass the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

New Report on Possible Kevin Durant, Giannis, Zion Williamson Trades

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated May 8, 2025 3:32 AM ET

As the NBA playoffs advance through the second round, numerous teams with superstar players have underachieved and not made it along the way.

Among those are the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Orleans Pelicans. All of the teams have major decisions to make when it comes to their superstar players, including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Zion Williamson.

According to a report from Kelly Iko of The Athletic , there's one team that'll be interested in monitoring the situation - the Houston Rockets.

"The likes of Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson, and Devin Booker will be linked in the rumor mill in the coming weeks, all with different pros and cons depending on Houston’s direction," Iko said. "Team sources say the Rockets will monitor the market closely and will hold internal discussions about potential fits and offers."

Even though the Houston Rockets won 52 games and were the second seed in the Western Conference, they're also among those teams whose seasons ended abruptly early. Make no mistake, the Houston Rockets will likely seriously consider adding a superstar player to their team after this season.

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However, Fred VanVleet also wants to remain on the team, according to Iko.

"League and team sources have also indicated that VanVleet wants to remain in Houston for the long run, which VanVleet spoke about Sunday," Iko said. "Tari Eason and Smith are also extension-eligible, and team sources say the Rockets are hopeful to keep them in town for the long haul."

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline date to June 29 on his $44.9 million team option for 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN. This gives both sides additional time to navigate exercising the option versus completing a longer term deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 7, 2025

There are going to be a plethora of teams going through tough decisions this season. However, it may end up being a very exciting offseason for NBA fans.

This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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