To Windhorst’s point, the Rockets finished 52-30 and No. 2 in the West last season, and that was with an elite defense and a mediocre offense. By adding Durant, who remains an All-Star forward with elite scoring, it would significantly improve Houston’s biggest weakness.

Brian Windhorst hints that one team could land Kevin Durant by simply outlasting all other suitors in the trade sweepstakes.

Brian Windhorst discusses additional teams, beyond Durant's top picks of the Rockets, Spurs and Heat, that are showing interest in him.