It was revealed that Van Jordan would not join the KD transaction: Green is the only point of discussion. Meiji said that he would not raise the quotation

On June 18, TA reporter Kelly Iko, Bradeaux, and Biased revealed on a podcast that the Houston Rockets are exploring the plan to leave Jaylen Green and Kevin Durant, and Ethan and Jabbarri Jr. will not be included in the deal.

On June 19, Rockets' USA Today reporter Ben Dubos also said in a podcast with Rockets Jackson Gatling: "A source told me that Van Vliot will not include these transaction discussions. The reason is very simple. The Rockets did not find a better position than him. The management feels that sacrificing Van Vliot's instant combat power is not worth it."

Gatling also revealed: Regarding Durant's transaction, Jaylen Green's name is the biggest connection. Although Jaybarry Smith Jr. faces the issue of renewal, the transaction really needs to be successful. Jaylen Green is definitely a priority.

TA reporter Sam Amik: The Suns are still trying to get more asking prices. They are not satisfied with the Rockets' proposal. They are considering pulling in third-party teams to discuss ways to cooperate.

ESPN reporter Brian Vinhorst made a clear statement: If I were the Houston Rockets, when the Suns proposed to trade with me, but the Suns did not clearly know what chips they wanted, I would never raise the offer. The situation for Durant is currently difficult because he is about to turn 37. The Rockets are in exchange for him to clear up the salary space next summer. If the Rockets give the Suns too much young assets, the Rockets will not be worth the cost. Furthermore, it will be difficult to identify whether Durant can help the Rockets go further in the West.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Rocket Observation