Respect to GM Rafael Stone and Houston’s front office for not bowing at the OKC altar and shooting their shot.”

By getting Kevin Durant, the Rockets acquired the superstar they needed to challenge the Thunder, who had a successful offseason as well.

Every move made over the NBA offseason technically deserves time to marinate before making sweeping declarations or handing out superlatives. But certain decisions and transactions always stand out in the moment for how needless,