Overview

• Houston is intentionally delaying a full‑max offer for Kevin Durant, with reporting indicating the team values near‑term flexibility over a long commitment.
• The Rockets acquired Durant and Clint Capela in a seven‑team deal that shipped out Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick and multiple second‑rounders.
• Veteran additions Dorian Finney‑Smith and Josh Okogie joined a frontcourt that also retained Steven Adams, deepening the rotation around Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
• The Athletic’s David Aldridge ranked Houston’s offseason No. 1, praising a championship‑style gamble that elevates the team into West contention despite age and durability concerns.
• A fan survey reported by The Athletic showed strong support for Jabari Smith Jr. as the fifth starter alongside Durant, Sengun, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet.