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DHJ Quick Take Internal Friction: Kevin Durant’s "moodiness" reportedly strained his relationship with the Houston Rockets' roster, specifically wearing on the patience of the team's younger players throughout the season. Burner Account Controversy: Following the 2026 All-Star Game, Durant had to address accusations that he used social media burner accounts...

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 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: 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...

Cooper Flagg has done something Kevin Durant and Luka Dončić never did as teenagers. Flagg scored 32 points Monday night against the Golden State Warriors, recording his eighth career 30-point game and breaking a three-way tie with Durant and Dončić for the third-most such games by a teenager in NBA...

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...

Kevin Durant’s climb up the NBA’s all-time scoring list reached a milestone Sunday night that carries special significance in Dallas, as one of the game’s modern greats moved past one of the Mavericks’ most iconic figures. Late in the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 win, Durant calmly converted two free throws to...

NBA legend Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets hit the game-winner against the Phoenix Suns on Monday (1/5). It wasn't Durant's first game-winner of his career, but this one meant a little bit more. Durant told reporters after the game that his game-winner was special because it came against the...