Durant's Future: Rockets Declare Thompson Their Sole Untouchable
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Kevin Durant is a player for the Houston Rockets.
RealGM Basketball - Amen Thompson is identified as the only untouchable player on the Rockets' roster.
WHAT:
RealGM Basketball - Houston would like to re-sign Tari Eason in restricted free agency.
RealGM Basketball - Fred VanVleet is expected to return either on his $25 million player option or on a longer contract after missing the entire season due to a torn ACL sustained last September.
Sportskeeda - The Houston Rockets are open to parting ways with Kevin Durant and other All-Star players.
RealGM Basketball - The Rockets are not actively shopping Alperen Sengun or Kevin Durant but are more willing to listen to offers than in the past.
RealGM Basketball - Amen Thompson will become eligible for a contract extension this offseason, with talks expected to continue after the draft.
RealGM Basketball - The Rockets had a disappointing first-round exit to the Los Angeles Lakers.
WHERE:
RealGM Basketball - The Houston Rockets are based in Houston, Texas.
WHEN:
RealGM Basketball - Talks for Amen Thompson's contract extension are expected to continue after the draft.
WHY:
RealGM Basketball - The Rockets' willingness to listen to offers for players is a shift from their previous stance.
HOW:
RealGM Basketball - Dorian Finney-Smith has received trade interest this offseason after having a difficult initial season with the Rockets returning from left ankle surgery.
RealGM Basketball - Dorian Finney-Smith is considered a logical trade candidate after signing a four-year, $53 million deal last offseason and has received trade interest after a difficult season.
Houston is looking to re-sign Tari Eason during restricted free agency, while Fred VanVleet is anticipated to return on either his $25 million player option or a longer contract after missing the entire season due to a torn ACL injury sustained last September. Additionally, Dorian Finney-Smith has garnered trade interest this offseason following a challenging first season with the Rockets after recovering from left ankle surgery. These developments highlight the ongoing changes and strategies teams are considering as they prepare for the upcoming season.