The Houston Rockets shocked the NBA world by acquiring Kevin Durant this summer. It was the biggest move of the NBA offseason, and it's being recognized accordingly.
That should come as no surprise. Imagine someone who just got out of a coma. Their first question is "Who was the best NBA player to get traded this summer?" (He's a big NBA fan). If you said "Kevin Durant", they'd say "Ah. OK!".
Durant is a first ballot Hall of Famer. He ought to have a major impact on the Rockets' title odds.
ESPN is giving him his due recognition.