A former NBA player recently named a key reason why Kevin Durant could remain with the Phoenix Suns in the offseason despite being in trade rumors.

There's reportedly a "level of mutual interest" between Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

With the Phoenix Suns falling short of the postseason and NBA play-in tournament, it's believed there's a good chance that the Suns will trade star Kevin Durant this offseason. The Houston Rockets emerged as a potential trade option,