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Kevin Durant trade already looking like failure for Rockets
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets are down 0-2 in their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, raising concerns about the Kevin Durant trade. The Rockets traded young talents Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to acquire Durant, which some analysts believe may have been a mistake.
Key points
- Rockets down 0-2 in playoff series against Lakers
- Kevin Durant trade involved sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to Suns
- Analysts question the decision to trade young players for Durant
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The Houston Rockets are down 0-2 in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Their shocking losses against a Lakers unit without Luka Doncic are shifting the conversation back to the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade.
The Rockets upgraded heavily during the offseason and their most important acquisition was Durant. The Rockets acquired the midrange sniper at the expense of their young players, sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns.
Seeing the Suns eliminating the Golden State Warriors, thanks to contributions from Green and Brooks, former Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings believes the Rockets might have done themselves a disservice by bringing a veteran aboard and giving up on their young players early. Talking on Gil's Arena, Jennings said:
Q&A
Why are the Houston Rockets struggling in the playoffs?
The Rockets are struggling in the playoffs due to their current 0-2 deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers, compounded by the performance of their traded young players.
What did the Rockets give up to acquire Kevin Durant?
The Rockets traded young players Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant.
What are analysts saying about the Kevin Durant trade for the Rockets?
Analysts, including former player Brandon Jennings, suggest that trading young talents like Green and Brooks may have been a mistake, as they believe the Rockets would be better off keeping them.
