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The Rockets’ additions of Kevin Durant, Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith represent a seismic shift in Houston's approach.

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How the trade for Kevin Durant changed Houston's offseason trajectory

A few days into NBA free agency, the Rockets’ acquisition of Kevin Durant, as well as Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, represents a seismic shift in Houston’s methodology under GM Rafael Stone.

National media praises Stone for bold moves in free agency: The Rockets have been the topic of all the national morning talk shows after their big free agency push as experts compared them to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Read More
Preseason opens at home on Oct. 6: The new-look Rockets will be on the court for the first time in preseason on Oct. 6 against the Atlanta Hawks. Then they host the Utah Jazz on Oct. 8. Read More
Kevin Durant talks midrange jumpers in podcast with LeBron James, Steve Nash: Durant's talk with James and Nash on their "Mind the Game" podcast was recorded before the Rockets trade, but he gave insights into his offensive philosophy. Read More

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