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Kevin Durant UNTOUCHABLE Or Should Rockets Consider TRADING Him? | Bucks & Clippers Possible SUITORS
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- May 12, 2026
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- 1973
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Summary
Houston Rockets face a pivotal offseason as rumors swirl about Kevin Durant's future following the “Burnergate” saga and a season clouded by chemistry issues. Could the franchise actually move on from Durant after turbulence both on and off the court, or does his elite talent outweigh lingering concerns? The spotlight intensifies on the fractured dynamics between Durant and the Rockets’ young core, including Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr., as the front office weighs bold decisions in the competitive Western Conference. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores whether Rafael Stone and Ime Udoka are truly set on keeping Durant or if recent leaks signal readiness for a roster reset. Trade hypotheticals with the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks, the impact of veteran leadership gaps, and the internal accountability debate all come under scrutiny. Will the Rockets run it back or chart a new course around Sengun and Amen Thompson? The stakes have never been higher in Houston.