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Rockets plan potential Kevin Durant trade in blockbuster deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:57 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Rockets plan potential Kevin Durant trade in blockbuster deal

Summary

The Houston Rockets are considering a trade involving Kevin Durant, potentially sending him to Detroit in a three-team deal. This offseason has raised questions about Durant's future with the Rockets as they aim to balance championship aspirations and young player development. League sources suggest that the Pistons are interested in Durant, aiming to pair him with Cade Cunningham. The proposed deal could involve the Rockets acquiring Michael Porter Jr. from Brooklyn, along with assets from Detroit, reshaping the roster and their competitive stance in the Eastern Conference.

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Status Watch

•Rockets considering trade to move Kevin Durant this offseason
•Pistons ranked as potential destination for Durant
•Proposed deal includes Michael Porter Jr. from Brooklyn
•Rockets seek to balance winning with youth development
•Durant reportedly interested in teaming with Cade Cunningham

Latest Updates

8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets predicted to flip Kevin Durant for $153M ex-Nuggets NBA champion in 3-team blockbuster

What they're saying

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This summer has created a lot of confusion for Kevin Durant and his future with the Houston Rockets. In this potential deal he gets traded to the Eastern Conference.
— Yahoo Sports

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