Mixed Jalen Green performance forces Rockets to question their decisions

On July 6th, 2025, the Houston Rockets traded Jalen Green to the Phoenix Suns in the trade that netted the Rockets Kevin Durant. In the November 7th matchup this season, we saw these two teams and players take each other on in what was a 102-99 win for Phoenix. This was Houston’s third loss of the season and came after another disappointing loss.

After losing to a Minnesota Timberwolves team missing Antony Edwards, the Rockets follow that up with a loss to a team that is now 3-5 in the Suns. Kevin Durant had a productive night with 21 points and 10 rebounds with the glaring issue being his 1-for-7 night from three. While I believe no one in Houston thinks deeply about that trade for Durant…