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Durant traded to Houston for Green, Brooks, #10 pick, and multiple 2nd rounders

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TX_Rocket, Jun 22, 2025.

  1. Joe Rocket

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    He had drama with Draymond and Westbrook too. Seems like issues everywhere he goes and its always someone elses fault as potrayed in the media.
     
  2. glimmertwins

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    That's the difference I think between our calculus - I have lower expectations on Reed but 100% agree that if he can be a rotational player with his shooting we can at least pace if not improve our win total from last year.

    My biggest concern with the Durant deal is that Jalen/Brooks/Cam tended to be late clock bucket creators(albeit very inefficient there)and we replaced them with a guy who will probably only play 2/3 of games but at a much higher efficiency rate so I wonder the impact there to those 20 or so games Durant doesn't play - do we lose those? Does Sengun or Amen step up? Jalen Green was nothing if not a reliable scorer playing the Jazz or Wizards on a random Tuesday night game and getting us a W. I think we still need a guy who has both a shot AND a counter and can get a good look every time. I know Amen and Sengun can score, but the lack of outside shooting from either makes it easier for teams to guard them. There is a difference between the DFS and Jabari type 3 and d guys, guys who get buckets close to the hoop like Amen and Sengun, and true 3 level scorers.....but it's also entirely possible that Jabari starts to be a little more capable of expanding his game given how strong his shot came on last year and how HE thinks he can score if he puts the ball on the floor.

    Time will tell but I am very confident the answer will fall somewhere in between my projections and yours.
     
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  3. Downtown Sniper

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    You guys. Ha fella i haven't even chimed into this debate.

    I also have whoever you're arguing with on ignore so never saw the other comment, so my apologies if you weren't alluding to that.
     
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  4. Patience

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    I mean Draymond is a complete ******* and Westbrook can basically torpedo a team all by himself. I can’t blame Durant for having some drama with those 2 guys.
     
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    So Durant had drama with Westbrook (drama) Draymond (drama) Kyrie (drama) and the Suns (drama).
     
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    Westbrook is a jackass, Draymond is a jackass, Kyrie is a jackass......
     
  7. Joe Rocket

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    Did you not just hear that they had locker room problems with the Suns and they literally hated each other. The same guy is habitually online talking **** and being toxic with fans. Draymond is a dick but so is KD. Harden is the one who put his foot down against Kyrie and KD did nothing which led Harden to want to leave. KD has always been a little b****. Thats why he ran from OKC. Ran from the Warriors. Ran from the Nets. Ran from the Suns. He is overrated and a locker room cancer. The idea that nothing is his fault wherever he goes when **** doesnt work out is part of why he is overrated. You people making excuses for him its part of why this generation is soft. Same thing is done with Lebron, its always everyone elses fault except the guy thats supposed to be in charge. This guy didnt make the play in last year to think he is gonna be some type of savior here is ridculous.
     
  8. JHarden713

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    Your take is ridiculous
     
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  9. Joe Rocket

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    Nothing of substance dont bother replying to me next time ok, cuz Im just gonna ignore you lol
     
  10. clos4life

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    All that matters is that even at age 37 he will be a million times better than Jalen. That by itself is worth the trade. If he wants to leave after a year, I'm good with that too if it comes down to it.
     
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    Know what would be cool? I’ll tell ya, season starts, b****es STFU
    Go ROX
     
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    Where there’s smoke there’s usually fire.
     
  13. amaru

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    Durant played a role in their coaching drama and terrible FA signings.
     
  14. roslolian

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    KD is indeed a drama queen however if you look at his individual nos he has always brought it on the court. Yeah he doesnt have enough rings but thats what happens when you have a bad team. When he had a good team he made GSW the best team in history.

    His issue with Draymond started when Draymond didnt pass him the ball, bro KD has a career average of 62 TS%, thats higher than some centers who just know how to dunk and layup. If you dont pass to a guy like that it's your fault. His issue with WB was because he left the team. If he could turn back time Presti prob wishes he kept KD and traded WB instead.

    I never understood why people love MJ and Kobe but then hate on KD. So MJ and Kobe bullying their teammates is ok but KD is a problem? lol KD is 3x better teammate than those 2 guys.
     
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    @Codman
    Any insight on GS/BKN/PHX lockeroom issues and KD's role (if any)?
     

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