Rockets Release NBA Veteran Days After Kevin Durant Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Following a promising but ultimately short-lived 2024-25 season, one in which the Houston Rockets lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, their front office pivoted decisively toward a win‑now mindset.

The Rockets appear to be confident in their current core. But they may have to revisit this trade target if they fall short yet again.

The NBA offseason got off to a dramatic start even before free agency opened. The Houston Rockets pulled off a shocking trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Now, the blockbuster deal is on the verge of becoming historic.