Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was honest about how his defensive history with Kevin Durant when he was a player in the NBA.

The Rockets, on the other hand, harbored dreams of an NBA title, as they continued to try and assimilate their new, shiny center Dwight Howard into a mix with James Harden and others.

Three Bold Predictions for NBA Draft: Giannis Trade, 76ers Shakeup and More. Published Jun 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT Updated Jun 25, ... which sent 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.