Fansided · Sep 11, 2025
Rockets can only laugh as rival makes massive mistake with generational talent
Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers | Katelyn Mulcahy/GettyImagesAs the Houston Rockets enter the 2025-26 NBA Season, they are set to finally contend, and, with the addition of superstar Kevin Durant to their roster, the team has now finally acquired the go-to scorer they need to get them there.
Meanwhile, their cross-state rival Dallas Mavericks, while also being poised in the direction of contention, are in a strange spot with their roster, and the Rockets can only laugh as they attempt to balance their underbalanced roster with the news of their PJ Washington extension.
