Rockets consider trade involving Kevin Durant for Julius Randle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Houston Rockets may pursue a trade that swaps Kevin Durant for Julius Randle, a plan suggested by Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley. After a challenging season, the Rockets finished fifth in the Western Conference, resuming positive momentum despite losing Fred VanVleet to a season-ending injury. Trading Durant could allow for a shift towards a younger core, while Randle's play has been inconsistent. The Rockets currently lack a first-round draft pick, which adds complexity to any potential deal this summer.
- •Rockets finished fifth in the Western Conference this season.
- •Fred VanVleet suffered a season-ending ACL injury before the year.
- •Kevin Durant had a strong season but the team struggled overall.
- •Julius Randle's performance was criticized during the playoffs.
- •Rockets lack a first-round pick for potential trades.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets predicted to swap ex-Warriors superstar for struggling $100 million former Lakers forward
"A Houston Rockets trade idea would land the franchise an ex-Los Angeles Lakers contributor on a downward trajectory.
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