Rockets interest in Kevin Durant 'less likely' than previously thought

Marc Stein: With the 52-win Rockets soon to open a playoff series against Golden State, sources tell @JakeLFischer and me a Houston pursuit of Durant is even “less likely” than previously thought. Phoenix today acknowledged KD could be dealt this offseason. More: http://tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
My takeaways from today’s end of season press conference for Phoenix Suns with Mat Ishbia, James Jones and Josh Bartelstein.
1. Ishbia called season ’embarrassing.’
2. They didn’t say they’re keeping Kevin Durant when asked offseason plan for him.
3. Future grit team? #Suns pic.x.com/LlohAzalka4:02 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones said “That hasn’t changed” in regards to the Suns loving Kevin Durant, but when you have a season like they had,

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Ja Morant optimistic to play despite swelling in ankle

Tim MacMahon: Ja Morant is officially listed as questionable vs. Mavs tomorrow. Per sources, he’s dealing with swelling in his sprained ankle but is optimistic about being able to play.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant did not Practice today and will be a game-time decision Friday. – 3:43 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Draymond Green says Ja Morant “has the heart of a lion” and that he wasn’t surprised he came back in.
“His saying is ‘run up the chimney’ and I respect it, because he never won’t run up the chimney.” – 1:56 AM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ja Morant suffers ankle scare in Grizzlies-Warriors play-in showdown sportando.basketball/en/ja-morant-s…1:47 AM

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