Kevin Durant trade rumor doesn't bode well for Stephen Curry, Warriors

“Is there already tension brewing between Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets after just one year,’ ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported Friday. “ It depends on who you ask. “Internally, the Rockets hold no immediate intention of trading Durant this summer.”

“Rafael Stone and the Rockets' front office targeted Durant with the idea of him not only elevating their championship expectations but also helping guide this young core forward.”

“Playing in 78 games this season, his most since the 2018-19 season with the Golden State Warriors, Durant certainly contributed at a high level and proved to be the missing weapon on offense that Houston traded for him to be.”

If Siegel’s report holds merit, the Rockets aren’t prepared to give up on their 6-foot-11 star forward after just one season. After all, Houston traded for Durant last offseason, hoping to eventually break through and reach the promised land, which is something they likely didn’t expect to achieve in Year 1 with the Texas product.

In other words, Houston wants to give its partnership with Durant more time to develop, which is a decision that’ll prevent the championship-aspiring Dubs from adding him back to the fold this summer.

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