Overview

• Houston acquired Durant in a record seven-team deal that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick used on Khaman Maluach, and multiple second-rounders to Phoenix.
• The Rockets and Durant have discussed an extension and are expected to reach a deal, with reporting indicating it may come in below the full max as Houston manages long‑term flexibility.
• Team building continued around Durant with additions of Dorian Finney‑Smith, Clint Capela and Josh Okogie, while Steven Adams re-signed and Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet agreed to new deals.
• Analysts now place Houston among the West favorites, with The Athletic ranking the Rockets’ offseason No. 1 after pairing Durant with Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson and a deep frontcourt.
• Questions persist about Durant’s age and availability entering his age‑37 season, sharpening focus on Houston’s championship window and rotation choices under coach Ime Udoka.