ESPN famous reporter Brian Windhorst wrote an article about recent transaction rumors.

sources told ESPN that before accepting the Rockets' offer for Durant, the Suns had an in-depth discussion with the Timberwolves, discussing a trade plan for Durant to exchange for a trade that includes Gobert, Divinzenzo, potential forward Terence Shannon Jr. and the 17th pick in the first round of this year's draft. If that deal is finally reached, Bill will have a place in the roster and the Suns may prioritize keeping him.

However, Durant has made it clear that the Timberwolves are not on his preferred team list. And, with only the last season left on his contract, Durant took the initiative in the negotiations. Therefore, negotiations between the two sides gradually faded out. The Suns' deals with the Rockets are more inclined toward younger players, and with Jaylen Green's addition, Bill's role in the Suns becomes blurred.

In the end, the Rockets exchanged Durant from the Suns with Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 picks for the first round of this year's draft and the next five second round picks.