REPORT: Houston Rockets Prioritizing Key Extension Before Making Their Run At Kevin Durant

REPORT: Houston Rockets Prioritizing Key Extension Before Making Their Run At Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant (Image Credits: Imagn) Even before the regular season came to a close, the Houston Rockets made headlines by acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster seven-team deal with the Phoenix Suns. The move marked one of the boldest trades in recent NBA history. As Durant aims to extend his career as long as he can, the Rockets can use this opportunity to strengthen their roster while maintaining flexibility for the future. However, NBA insid…

Before Kevin Durant extension, Houston Rockets want to re-sign 6MOY contender who was 'snubbed' by ESPN

The Houston Rockets have to start thinking about Kevin Durant and his future, but hope to sort out another youngster’s future before that. The Houston Rockets have put in a lot of work on their roster this offseason, but perhaps no acquisition was more important than that of Kevin Durant. The Rockets traded for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in June, adding an elite first option to their squad after winning 52 games last season. However, Dur…

Report: Rockets prefer to extend Tari Eason before finalizing Kevin Durant deal

Forward Kevin Durant was easily the Houston Rockets’ most notable offseason acquisition. Houston traded its leading scorer from last season — guard Jalen Green — along with forward Dillon Brooks and other assets in exchange for Durant. With all the Rockets gave up to acquire the 37-year-old, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they want to sign him to an extension and avoid losing the forward for nothing in the 2026 offseason. However, Houston …