{"id":724479,"date":"2026-05-03T09:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/724479\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T09:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:09:23","slug":"rockets-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-kevin-durant-acquire-120-million-former-all-star-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/724479\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets predicted to cut ties with Kevin Durant, acquire $120 million former All-Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rockets predicted to cut ties with Kevin Durant, acquire $120 million former All-Star<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Houston Rockets<\/a>‘ 2025-26 season ended in disappointing fashion.<\/p>\n

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Although Houston fought back and made their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> more competitive than expected, they were ultimately eliminated by the Lakers on Friday via a 98-78 season-ending loss.<\/p>\n

Naturally, it only makes sense for Kevin Durant<\/a> to be at the forefront of offseason trade rumors, as it\u2019s unclear if his stint with the Rockets will continue beyond this year. On Saturday, Durant was linked<\/a> to a blockbuster trade that would send him to the Miami Heat<\/a> for a 6-foot-5 former All-Star.<\/p>\n

\u201cDurant may be in the twilight of his career, but he obviously still has the name value of a star and generally plays like one too,\u201d Bleacher Report\u2019s Andy Bailey wrote Monday.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s undoubtedly more consistent (and lately, more available) than Tyler Herro<\/a>. And inside-out actions with he and Bam Adebayo<\/a> could give the Miami Heat a more dynamic attack than they’ve had in years.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cHerro would give the Rockets another young(ish) guard and tough shotmaker to play in the backcourt with Reed Sheppard<\/a> and\/or Fred VanVleet<\/a>. He’s averaged at least 20 points, five assists, and two triples in each of the last five years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bailey\u2019s trade idea would swap Durant for Hero and Nikola Jovic. Herro, like Durant, can\u2019t seem to escape yearly trade rumors. The Heat have reached the NBA Finals twice with Herro as a top-3 scorer, but Miami\u2019s last two seasons haven\u2019t been up to par.<\/p>\n

Miami was swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> in the first round of last year\u2019s postseason and failed to make the playoffs the year prior. Could a drastic move be in the cards for the three-time NBA champions? Perhaps, and if so, fans should expect Herro to be included in any significant trade they complete.<\/p>\n

We all know that the Kentucky product isn\u2019t on Durant\u2019s level offensively, but he could be a better fit with the Rockets moving forward. Of course, we\u2019ll only find out if Bailey\u2019s trade concept materializes this summer.<\/p>\n

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