Kevin Durant Could Leave the Rockets for These 3 Teams This Offseason
Kevin Durant's tenure with the Houston Rockets may be ending after a disappointing playoff exit, despite having one year left on his contract. Questions about team chemistry and performance have fueled speculation about a potential trade this offseason. Possible destinations mentioned include the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Charlotte Hornets.
- ▪Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets last offseason and signed a two-year extension.
- ▪The Rockets were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing their leading scorer Luka Doncic.
- ▪Speculated trade destinations for Durant include the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, and Charlotte Hornets.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.When Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets this past offseason and signed a two-year extension with the young squad, it was seen as a checkmate move made by Houston to position itself as a legitimate contender to the Oklahoma City Thunder.On Friday, Durant sat on the sidelines awkwardly as the Rockets were unceremoniously eliminated from the NBA playoffs by a Los Angeles Lakers team missing league-leading scorer Luka Doncic for the entirety of the series.While Durant has one year left on his deal, the experiment with the Rockets might already be over, following an awkward season of lackluster…
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