After the Suns' victory over the Hornets, they ushered in a two-game winning streak and the win rate returned to more than 50%, and head coach Vogel can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Vogel's coaching ability was questioned because of the team's poor results, and although former coach Monty had a rough time in Detroit and the Pistons suffered a record 28 consecutive defeats, Suns fans still miss Monty's time in Phoenix. Doubts about Vogel's coaching ability are not limited to fans, Durant and Booker are not interested in him, Vogel is a head coach who emphasizes the supremacy of defense, but Durant and Booker are both offensive and defensive players. This has led to constant disagreements between them during the game and in training. The Suns' short-term recovery can't hide the frequent problems, and Durant could take the opportunity to request a trade, which he is familiar with.
Recently, according to the American media "fadeaway world", the Rockets, Suns, and Thunder are expected to negotiate a three-way deal before the trade deadline**, if the negotiations go well, Durant will return to Ohrahoma City, where the dream began, and the specific transaction plan is:
1. The Thunder sent Josh Keady + Lou Dort + Carson Wallace + Davis Bertans + 2024 Rockets first-round pick (1-4 pick protection) + 2024 Thunder first-round pick + 2025 76ers first-round pick (1-6 pick protection) + 2027 Nuggets first-round pick (1-5 pick protection) to get Kevin Durant;
2. The Rockets sent Jasean Tate + Victor Oladipo + 2024 Nets first-round pick to get Lou Dort;
3. The Suns sent Kevin Durant to get Josh Keady + Carson Wallace + Davis Bertans + Jasean Tate + Victor Oladipo + 5 future first-round picks.
Durant is 35 years old and 211 meters, arm span 225 meters, weighs 109 kilograms, plays as a big forward and small forward, and has played an average of 37 minutes per game this season, contributing 298 points 63 rebounds 61 assist, 11 steal and shooting 524% and 48% three-point shooting, ranking first in the league. He's the best scorer in the league today, with all the means he can put the ball in the basket, and almost no one can interfere with Durant, who has a full jump, and he can do whatever he wants on the offensive end. The Thunder have had a great season and currently sit in second place in the Western Conference with a 21-9 record, but the team is too young and lacks major tournament experience to make it difficult to go far in the playoffs. It would be very different if Durant could be acquired, with Adu and Alexander, two members of the league who are able to keep defenders at odds.
Lou Dott is 24 years old and 193 meters, arm span 204 meters, weighs 100 kilograms, plays as a shooting guard on the court, and has played an average of 28 per game this season4 minutes, you can get 109 points 39 rebounds 13 assists and 41 three-point shooting3%。He has a strong body, excellent counter-attacking ability, and is extremely fierce defensively. Lillard once praised Lou Dort in an interview as the best defensive player in the league, and he has a knack for defending All-Star-caliber backcourt players. The Rockets' starting point guard Jalen Green is weak on offense and defense, and the addition of Lou Dort could make the Rockets more balanced at this position. Jalen Green has often been pressed to the bench by head coach Udoka at key moments this season due to defensive problems, and Lou Dott can replace him in the decisive moments of the game.