After a dismal 2024-25 regular season, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets as part of the largest trade in NBA history. In return, the Phoenix Suns received three draft picks– Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea— along with Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Both teams have started the season above .500 going into Friday night’s matchup at the Toyota Center. … [Read more...] about Revisiting The Kevin Durant Trade
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The Bucks may have the perfect Rockets target – and it’s not who you think
The Houston Rockets could acquire a prominent Buck via trade - and it's not the one you're necessarily thinking. … [Read more...] about The Bucks may have the perfect Rockets target – and it’s not who you think
Sengun, Durant lead Rockets to 121-95 victory over the Kings
Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday night. Amen Thompson finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Rockets, who bounced back from a loss to Utah to avoid dropping consecutive games for the first time since their first two games of the season. Maxime … [Read more...] about Sengun, Durant lead Rockets to 121-95 victory over the Kings
Trade Notes: Giannis, Rockets, Vucevic, Middleton
Discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s potential trade value during the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link), ESPN’s Brian Windhorst expressed some skepticism that the Bucks would be able to extract a massive package of future draft picks for their star forward if he asks out of Milwaukee. “What I’m telling you is when I talk to executives – and these … [Read more...] about Trade Notes: Giannis, Rockets, Vucevic, Middleton
Report: Rockets Expected to Adjust Roster with Two-Way Signing
The Houston Rockets made a quiet roster move this week that carries strategic implications for the rest of the season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Rockets waived veteran Kevon Harris in order to sign young forward Tyler Smith to a two-way contract. Although transactions involving two-way slots rarely draw widespread attention, this adjustment reflects how … [Read more...] about Report: Rockets Expected to Adjust Roster with Two-Way Signing