Rockets consider trading for Stephen Curry to join Kevin Durant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
A proposed trade would send Stephen Curry to the Houston Rockets to reunite him with Kevin Durant. Analyst Zach Lowe suggested this scenario on his podcast, emphasizing the trade is improbable but highlighted Houston's urgency after two consecutive first-round playoff exits. The Rockets previously acquired Durant to boost their championship aspirations but struggled with injuries during the playoffs. The speculation includes potential player packages, but Lowe noted Golden State would demand substantial compensation. The situation remains hypothetical as Curry has yet to be placed on the trading block.
- •Zach Lowe proposed a trade to reunite Curry and Durant in Houston.
- •Rockets have exited the playoffs in the first round twice.
- •Durant missed significant time in the recent playoff series due to injury.
- •Sources suggest any trade would need to satisfy Golden State's demands.
- •The proposal remains hypothetical with no formal discussions reported.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets Proposed to Reunite Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant in Blockbuster Trade
"A proposed blockbuster would send Stephen Curry to Houston, reuniting him with Kevin Durant in a fascinating scenario. The post Rockets Proposed to Reunite Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant in Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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