With the Durant-to-Rockets rumors heating up, one of the best players in Houston history has offered his opinion on the subject. Vernon Maxwell, who won two championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995, told Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson that he would "love" to see Durant on the Houston roster.

Even with the possibility of an early postseason exit, the Houston Rockets do not appear to be a franchise pursuing Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Their accelerated development and commitment to a young core suggest a long-term vision that doesn’t align with acquiring a veteran superstar on the back half of his career.

There's reportedly a "level of mutual interest" between Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, per ESPN's Shams Charania.