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

Though it has been widely predicted that the Phoenix Suns will trade veteran big man Kevin Durant this summer, NBA insider Shams Charania has reaffirmed that notion with a Monday report following the firing of Suns' head coach Mike Budenholzer. The Suns finished 11th in the West with a record of 36-46 in his one year at the helm.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns are expected to engage in trade conversations involving Kevin Durant this summer. The franchise will work with Durant and his business partner, Rich Kleiman, to find the next landing spot for the two-time champion and future Hall of Famer.