The Rockets value Kevin Durant, but they won't blow the ship up for just one player.
When the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference effectively put the NBA on notice. The Rockets are not only interested in building upon their success from the 2024-25 season, but officially entering the championship picture.
The difference between Houston and the teams that previously attempted to make the leap by trading for Durant, however, is that the Rockets have learned from other franchises' mistakes.