Kevin Durant Blamed for Houston Rockets' Main Problems Last Season

Kevin Durant Blamed for Houston Rockets' Main Problems Last Season

The Houston Rockets fell short of expectations last season, getting eliminated from the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs by a Luka Doncic-less Los Angeles Lakers.The Rockets had plenty of issues, especially at point guard due to Fred VanVleet‘s absence because of a season-ending knee injury.Despite the lack of primary playmaking, the Rockets still […]

Was Kevin Durant responsible for Rockets’ ‘connectivity’ issues?

Kevin Durant gave the Rockets plenty of scoring last season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Houston also asked him to handle responsibilities that weren’t suited to his strengths. That includes setting the tone in the locker room. Speaking on The Hoop Collective, MacMahon pointed to Durant while discussing Houston’s late-game offense and team chemistry, as relayed […]