The Houston Rockets have had an incredible offseason, and the NBA world is paying attention.
Over the past few years, the Rockets have climbed out of the NBA gutter and managed to earn the second seed in the West last season. Although they were unable to get out of the first round, losing in seven games to the Golden State Warriors, they knew they were close enough to title contention to go all in.
With Rafael Stone looking to make a big splash, he traded for Kevin Durant. The future Hall of Famer and two-time Finals MVP should give Houston a needed go-to scorer in clutch situations and a proven postseason performer.
With the Rockets expected to be in championship conversations next season, Durant has clearly taken them to another tier in the NBA’s hierarchy. His arrival has also helped Houston form one of the best star trios in the entire league.
In Bleacher Report’s recent ranking of the top big threes in the league, the Rockets came in at No. 4. Their three-man crew of Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson could easily break out as one of the most impressive units in basketball next season.
With Durant and Sengun already proven All-Stars, Thompson could be in line to take that leap next season. Trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Rockets have cemented themselves as the winner of the offseason, and it should translate to being a winner next season.
Although there are some valid concerns about the Rockets next season, they’ve already dominated with defense, and Durant should help them dominate on offense, too.
