There are only a few weeks until the NBA draft and the start of free agency, and intrigue is steadily building about what the Houston Rockets might do this offseason. The Rockets mostly control their own fate when it comes to the current roster,

Insider Jake Fischer reports that the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are viewed around the league as the three likeliest teams to trade up in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

In the latest mock draft projections, the Philadelphia 76ers trade down to select Kon Knueppel with the No. 6 overall pick.

The local team has "engaged with the Spurs about potentially moving up to the No. 2 pick," Scotto reported. For now, he adds that the Sixers have zeroed in on four NBA Draft prospects with the No. 3 pick they currently hold. They held a private workout last week with VJ Edgecombe, while Bailey is expected to visit Philadelphia next week.

Despite all the Houston Rockets-Kevin Durant trade rumors, we think this Rockets-Suns trade idea give the Rockets a better chance now and in the future.