The Houston Rockets have the chance to make the funniest move of the summer if they sign Russell Westbrook with the $14.1 million DPE they get for Fred VanVleet. Pairing up Kevin Durant with Westbrook in 2025 would be very fun to watch. ESPN mentioned the idea in a recent article:
“Houston has an open roster spot and will likely file for a $14.1 million disabled player exception,” ESPN wrote. “If the NBA determines VanVleet is out until mid-June, the league would grant the exception, which would normally allow Houston to sign or trade for a player on a one-year contract.