Durant is interested in joining the Rockets, but the team is concerned about age issues

On May 13, 2025, Kevin Durant's future destination once again became the focus of attention. According to US media reports, Durant expressed interest in joining the Houston Rockets, but the Rockets still have some doubts about whether to work with the 36-year-old veteran.

reporter revealed: "Although Durant is considered one of the Rockets' popular targets, and there are reports that he himself is very interested in playing for the Rockets, Rockets insiders revealed that the team still has great concerns about Durant's joining. The main reason is that his age - 36 years old, which does not match the timeline of the Rockets' young core lineup."

This means that although Durant has rich experience and outstanding abilities, the Rockets may make more considerations in long-term development and future planning of the lineup. The Rockets currently have young players such as Jabary Smith and Shinkyung. The team's reconstruction process depends on the growth of these young people, and Durant's joining may change this path. Interestingly, the Rockets’ conversation with the Suns was initiated earlier by the Suns, which further increased Durant’s connection with the Rockets. However, whether the Rockets will really provide Durant with a contract depends on their thinking about the team's future direction.

Durant's performance has remained high in the past few seasons, and his ability on both offense and defense has made it impossible for any team to ignore. However, whether the Rockets choose to put him as one of the core remains an open question.