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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Michael Toledo

Kevin Durant Trade Update: How Houston Can Afford Kevin Durant Without Breaking the Rockets Core Lineup

Houston Rockets acquired superstar Kevin Durant via trade (Credit: From Kevin Durant's Facebook)

The Houston Rockets have stunned the NBA world by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. While trade rumours surrounded Durant, few expected Houston to land the superstar forward without dismantling their young core. As it stands, the Rockets have secured one of the biggest names in basketball without breaking their future. Here's how they managed it — and what it means for the team's cap space and 2025 lineup.

What Houston Gave Up and What They Kept

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