All season long we’ve been reporting that the Rockets' next significant trade would not happen in-season (as proved true) and is unlikely to target Kevin Durant because the future Hall of Famer is not on the same timeline as Houston's promising young core.

With the 52-win Rockets soon to open a playoff series against Golden State, sources tell The People's Insider Jake Fischer and me that a Houston trade pursuit of Durant is even "less likely" than previously thought.

Phoenix today acknowledged KD could be dealt this offseason.

Much more coming soon via TheStein Line!