US media simulated trading! Rockets get Durant for one in five, and the main lineup is too perfect

On May 10, 2025, the NBA playoffs had reached the semi-finals. The Rockets lost to the Warriors in the previous first round of the game, but the seven games with their opponents also reflected their ability. After all, many players in the team played in the playoffs for the first time, so this kind of performance is acceptable. The problem that the Rockets reflected in the playoffs is that no player can stand up and score points at critical moments, and there is no stable scoring point and offensive leader makes them play very hard. So if the team wants to make changes in the offseason, it is the most important thing to introduce a top star.

Recently, the US media simulated a deal, that is, the Rockets used Van Vleet, Whitmore, the first round picks from the Suns in 2025 and 2027, and the first round picks from the Lotto in 2028, and the first round picks from the 2028 lottery, and the transaction was Durant. Although the Rockets seem to have paid a lot of bargaining chips, the main lineup has not moved. Shin Kyung, Green, Amen Thompson, Ethan, Jabbarry Smith Jr., and Dillon Brooks are all able to stay in the team, and the team's defensive effect will not be bad. With Durant's joining, the team really has the opportunity to compete with any team.

So if the Rockets really have such an opportunity to trade Durant, they should really seize it. After all, the Rockets' rookies may face the issue of renewal of contracts next, and the team's lineup depth may decrease, so this offseason is really the best opportunity.