Houston’s rapid rise to the No. 2 seed in the West under Udoka’s defensive-minded system highlights their readiness for a star like Durant, whose 26.6 points per game and 63.2 percent true shooting this season could address the Rockets' offensive shortcomings.

Coming off back-to-back appearances in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves might turn to Kevin Durant as the final piece to push them over the top.

A league source informed The Republic the Rockets would be the ideal landing spot for Durant,” Suns beat writer Duane Rankin reports.