Overview

• Durant told Up & Adams he has not been informed of any Rockets pursuit of Russell Westbrook and said roster moves are not his decision.
• Calling Westbrook a legend, Durant said a reunion would be “dope,” while noting the former Nuggets guard remains an unsigned free agent.
• Speculation about Westbrook increased after starting guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL during a team minicamp.
• The Rockets intend to give Thompson and rookie Reed Sheppard early opportunities to handle playmaking duties, with cap constraints limiting immediate outside options.
• Durant said he plans to play his first preseason minutes for Houston on Wednesday against the Jazz.