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Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams?



Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams?

Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams?

Kevin Durant’s future with the Houston Rockets hangs in the balance. Will contract negotiations reshape the team’s trajectory?

Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) dissect the KD situation, exploring potential roadblocks and the Rockets’ financial considerations. The conversation shifts to the Portland Trail Blazers’ $4 billion sale to Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Mike Richmond joins to discuss the implications for the franchise’s future, including arena renovations and cultural shifts. The hosts also dive into NBA ownership styles, from Steve Ballmer’s hands-on approach with the LA Clippers to Mickey Arison’s more distant role with the Miami Heat.

Tune in for a lively debate on the best NBA player nicknames and discover which monikers reign supreme in the league.

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29 Comments

  1. I love how KD hasn't played a single game for the Rockets, and already, this move is causing havoc on the team 😂😂 . Good luck, Houston. Your KD experience is about to begin

  2. Good blind ranking. Bread should be #10, Joker #9, & Chef Curry #8, but otherwise top 7 were correct

  3. There's no rush to extend Durant's contract; an agreement will be reached at the end of the season, depending on the circumstances…

    If the Rockets win the championship, Durant will gladly sign a team friendly extantion to win a back to back championship…

    If the team doesn't perform as expected and doesn't win the championship, Durant will rightfully want to join a team where he can win a championship in the final years of his career…

  4. Teams aren't willing to bend over for players anymore.
    I'm SURE Old KD would LOVE the security. Tough shit. He's 38 with Achilles history.
    Cry me a river, KD.

  5. Negativity is a lot cheaper than $50M to old KD. Wait until the end of the season and low ball him. No one else will pay too much for him.

  6. how much KD is worth from pure performance standpoint? 40 million? he stopped being top defender some time ago so you need to bring a quality 2 way guy, that will cost you 20 million at minimum

  7. What reason give discount
    1.legit contender =not sure
    2.team has superstar that can lure other star =they don't have at this stage
    3.Good location=this they have warm weather
    If im kd its better play out season test free agent market freedom to choose team. Chance play with Ant or wemby

  8. Rockets should feel no pressure to sign KD. I've always said the Rockets didn't need to trade for KD and they don't need to extend KD. KD is a luxury who became available and affordable and the Rockets took him. As long as he mentors Jabari, Amen, and Sengun and helps prepare them to win championships, he can leave if he wants to, and I will consider that fair value on the trade.

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