The “Slim Reaper” remains determined to extend his streak of seasons averaging 20-plus points per game while continuing to evolve his game. At 36 years old, Durant’s combination of skill, experience, and basketball IQ ensures he’ll remain a major force in the Rockets’ offense — and in the NBA’s ongoing debates about the greatest to ever do it.

The Houston Rockets made perhaps the biggest splash of the NBA Offseason when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Not only that, but they didn't have to give up that much. In exchange for Durant, the Rockets traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (Khaman Maluach), and multiple second-round picks.