It's one step at a time for new Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory despite the Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal trade speculation that will likely linger in the early stages of the offseason.

The most heavily-rumored destination for Durant is the Houston Rockets. The Hoop Collective's Tim MacMahon points out the Rockets are "reluctant" to reduce their timeline as the franchise believes they have a bright future given their young roster and bevy of future draft picks, including three 2027 first-round selections.