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DHJ Quick Take High-Profile Targets: The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering blockbuster trades for four major All-Stars this offseason: Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. Contractual Flexibility: All four targets carry significant salaries (ranging from $50.1M to $58.5M) for next season, but notably, none of them possess...

DHJ Quick Take: The Space City Fallout The Lakers’ Depth Trap: It is a staggering failure for the Rockets to be down 3-1 against a Lakers squad missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. While LeBron James continues to defy age, Houston’s inability to capitalize on a shorthanded opponent suggests the...

DHJ Quick Take Playoff Path: If the Lakers eliminate the Rockets in the first round, they are scheduled to face the Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Dončić’s Injury Status: Luka Dončić is sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2 against the Thunder; while he...

DHJ Quick Take Trade Potential: Despite acquiring Kevin Durant just last offseason, the Rockets may look to trade the 37-year-old superstar this summer, potentially viewing him as a "stepping stone" rather than the final piece of a championship puzzle. Contract Context: Durant is currently signed to a two-year, $90 million...

DHJ Quick Take Injury Return: Austin Reaves is expected to make his first appearance since April 2, having missed nearly four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Game Status: Although the team is optimistic about his return in Game 5, he will officially be a game-time decision for the third consecutive...

DHJ Quick Take: The Star-Power Gamble The Post-Sengun Era: While Alperen Şengün earned his second consecutive NBA All-Star nod in 2026 as an injury replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his defensive limitations remain a point of friction for Ime Udoka. Moving a talented young player is a risk, but for a...

DHJ Quick Take Injury and Absence: Kevin Durant missed Game 1 of the Rockets' playoff series against the Lakers due to a right knee injury sustained after colliding with a teammate during practice. Mobility Issues: Despite attempting to warm up before the game in Los Angeles, observers noted that Durant...

One NBA insider expects the Houston Rockets to aggressively pursue a trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. On the latest episode of the Open Floor NBA Podcast, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated said he anticipates the Rockets pursuing Antetokounmpo this offseason. "The Giannis thing that's out there,...

Some members of the Houston Rockets regret trading for NBA legend Kevin Durant last offseason, per Ahn Fire Digital. Houston acquired Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets traded Jalen...

After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets for the second straight game, Kevin Durant made a bold claim about LeBron James. Durant believes James can play until he's 45. James is currently 41. He's the oldest active player in the NBA. "I mean, he's a freak athlete," Durant...