The Phoenix Suns came into this summer as one of the focal points of the NBA offseason with all eyes on the inevitable Kevin Durant trade and what would come after they finally mo

Discover why the Houston Rockets should avoid signing Myles Turner in 2025 NBA free agency after the Kevin Durant trade.

The Rockets selected Whitmore, 20, at No. 20 overall in the 2023 NBA draft following a standout career at Villanova. Whitmore averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 51 games for the Rockets last season. All told, Whitmore averaged 16.2 minutes a night in a crowded wing rotation in Houston.

The Houston Rockets are expected to re-sign Jeff Green, Jae'Sean Tate and Aaron Holiday to new deals in free agency, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Houston Rockets have struck a deal with Jabari Smith on a five-year, $122 million extension that is fully guaranteed and locks him in through the 2030-31 season, according to ESPN. The former Auburn star averaged 12.