Do Rockets fans want Durant in H-town?
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This week’s question was about the dominant NBA rumors right now, which is surrounding the fate of Kevin Durant. The Rockets have been linked to the Phoenix Suns and Durant for a while now, and it’s been no different during these latest rumors.
The Rockets reportedly have held talks with the Suns, being willing to offer Jalen Green and the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and no more. The Suns, on the other hand, are willing to take Green provided they can get a third team involved to pawn Jalen off on, but are reportedly also asking the Rockets for Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason or Reed Sheppard, as well as additional draft capital. At least for now, there appears to be a chasm between what the Suns want and what the Rockets are prepared to offer.
So we decided to ask the Rockets fan base if they wanted to trade for KD. Here are the results:
As you can see, most of you do not want KD. I echo that sentiment. I honestly don’t even want KD for the Rockets offer of Green and the 10th pick. KD in my opinion no longer affects winning. He’s a selfish player who cares very little about the team he’s on and only what he can get for himself. He’s bad vibes, and that’s the last thing we need on a team currently full of good vibes.
If Durant was still one of the best players in the league, the Suns would have made the playoffs this year with that lineup. He’s nothing more than a hired mercenary. If we’re bringing in a veteran, they need to be a leader. Even in his prime, Durant was never that.
The only titles he’s won were alongside what was already established as one of the greatest teams in NBA history, and now that he’s 37, injury-prone, playing 50-60 games per season, seems to never be happy anywhere he plays, is always looking elsewhere, and is going to command a massive extension, I’d rather leave him as someone else’s problem.
The Rockets have enough young talent and draft ammunition to go after any superstar they want. Why settle for an old man who could fall off a cliff at literally a moment’s notice? No, thank you. I’m glad most Rockets fans feel the same way.