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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. clos4life

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    Man, what a breath of fresh air, ability to shoot from anywhere. This is what we were missing offensively.
     
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  2. OkayAyeReloaded

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    Alright young Rockets, study and watch how an alpha scorer works on his game and skills to master his craft.

    Do what it takes to maximize your talent and potential. Emulate the work ethic and go beyond it.
     
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  3. A_3PO

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    Look at him "settling" for jumpers.

    Thing is, with KD, unlike anyone else in the NBA, he hits +50% of these!

    Keeping that sword nice and sharp.
     
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  4. Francis3422

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    Everyone just assuming this will go to **** w/injury and age. I’d like 2 out of 3 years with him healthy for the playoffs and I’ll be content.
     
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  5. Surfguy

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    Damn this is going to be fun to watch.
     
  6. Jontro

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    not seeing tunnel dance commander is really making jontro feel all sorts of

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  7. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    Absolutely no one is assuming that. It's part of why it was so cheap to land a guy who has averaged over 26 ppg on incredible efficiency the last three years.
     
  8. Cosmonaut

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    Don't like this trade and think the Rockets gave up too much. I hope KD can remain healthy and hungry. I am a Rockets fan so will support KD as a Rocket.

    On a side note, Harden, Westbrook and KD being a Rocket in their career is funny, hell even Jeff Green and Adams have been or are a Rocket. Wheres Ibaka, Collison and Perkins at?
     
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  9. RB713

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    My sources. Take it for what it’s worth.

    friend of mine is close to Hardens entourage / business partners in Houston. Asked him what the thought of the trade and he’s like not surprised. KD reached out to Harden a few weeks back on living areas in Houston and who to connect with on investments within the city etc. I guess it seems like he’s had his mind set to be here.
     
  10. The Hunted

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    Don't. Get. Hurt.
     
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  11. OkayAyeReloaded

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    If he genuinely takes a pay cut that isn't superficial or adds flexibility in the terms or length of the extension I will be much happier about the trade as well. It would be best case scenario IMO. We'll see

     
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  13. Aruba77

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    it would be great to add guard depth. I’m only including Holiday if a better guard is coming back. Aaron has played well for us.
     
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    Funny, that's what the entirety of clutchfans (apart from your one also braindead buddy at the very bottom of the barrel) want you to do.
     
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    Nobody hates him for not being to be able to win it all. We hate him because of how he left and burned the house down on his way out.
     
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  16. RB713

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    Really love this trade a day after. Not that I was hurt losing Green picks and Brooks, but now the hype has settled in and the potential of Durant with the young guns. If Jabari Tari Reed and Cam can’t elevate game with him, they have issues. We finally have someone who will command the ball with 3 min left in the game, everyone is open now.
     
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  17. RKREBORN

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    I call BS on this one. Durant isn't exactly a Harden fan
     
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    If Hali's going to be out, we should try and get McConnell.
     
  19. RB713

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    Nah. I’ve known the guy for years when Harden was here, always knew what was going on. Harden has issues with ppl and they reconnect.

    They are still close friends.
     
  20. treyk3

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    Harden and Durant are 100% still friends, some guy on twitter broke the trade like an hour before shams by saying Durant was going to stay at James' house while he figured everything out.

    Did you ask/ does your friend know whether or not a reunion in Houston is a possibility?
     
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