The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets. “Having played against Kevin and coached him before, I know he’s the type of competitor who fits with what we’ve been building here in Houston,” head coach Ime Udoka … [Read more...] about Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade Officially Finalized
Wizards, Pelicans, Rockets Compete Three-Team Trade
As expected, the Wizards have rolled a pair of trade agreements with the Pelicans and Rockets into the same deal, officially completing the two deals as a single three-team transaction, per a press release from New Orleans. The terms of the trade are as follows: Wizards acquire CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Cam Whitmore, and the Bulls’ 2027 second-round pick (from … [Read more...] about Wizards, Pelicans, Rockets Compete Three-Team Trade
Southwest Notes: Durant, Finney-Smith, Roddy, Shammgod, Pelicans
Trading for Kevin Durant and adding Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency should solve the outside shooting woes that have bogged down the Rockets‘ offense, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. He notes that Houston went just 5-of-17 from beyond the arc in a Game 7 loss to Golden State while averaging just 78.0 points per 100 half-court plays. Management believed the team had become … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Durant, Finney-Smith, Roddy, Shammgod, Pelicans
Cam Whitmore Has Drawn Trade Interest From Bulls, Nuggets
The Bulls and Nuggets are among the teams that have registered some level of interest in Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported last week that Houston had been engaged in trade discussions involving Whitmore. He’ll earn $3.54MM in 2025/26 with a team option for ’26/27 worth $5.46MM. Whitmore, who will turn 21 … [Read more...] about Cam Whitmore Has Drawn Trade Interest From Bulls, Nuggets
Rockets Waiving Jock Landale
The Rockets will waive center Jock Landale before his $8MM salary for the 2025/26 season becomes guaranteed, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania adds that Landale will sign with his “preferred destination” after clearing waivers, while Kelly Iko of The Athletic says (via Twitter) a number of teams have expressed interest in him. Landale was signed by … [Read more...] about Rockets Waiving Jock Landale