Rockets' Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun on the Market Ahead of NBA Draft: Report
Summary
The Houston Rockets are open to trading Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun before the 2026 NBA Draft, although they are not actively trying to sell them. Durant, who joined the Rockets in 2025 with a large contract, and Sengun, a rising star, could both be traded if the right deal comes along.Key Facts
- The Rockets finished the 2025-26 NBA season with a 52-30 record and lost in the first playoff round to the Lakers.
- Kevin Durant played only one playoff game due to injury and has a two-year, $90 million contract extension starting in 2025.
- Rival teams were told Amen Thompson is the only player Houston does not want to trade.
- Houston is open to offers for Durant and Sengun but is not actively trying to trade them.
- Last year, the Rockets were reluctant to trade Sengun even for Durant, but now both are available.
- Sengun averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game in the last season and made his second All-Star team.
- Durant’s high salary ($43.9 million) and expiring contract option make him a likely trade candidate.
- Potential trade discussions include using Sengun and draft picks to acquire other top players like Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, or Donovan Mitchell.
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