Adding Kevin Durant in place of Jalen Green to a young, successful, and elite defensive team was the perfect fit for the 15-time All-Star.”

With Durant and Sengun already proven All-Stars, Thompson could be in line to take that leap next season. Trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Rockets have cemented themselves as the winner of the offseason, and it should translate to being a winner next season.

The Houston Rockets pulled off a huge offseason blockbuster trade to acquire longtime superstar forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. In order to acquire Durant, the Rockets had to give up quite a bit of value.