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SB Nation Reacts results: Will the Rockets trade Kevin Durant at the deadline this year?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. This week’s question asked about Kevin Durant’s future in H-town. James…

By Darren Yuvan · The Dream Shake

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:52 PM

Key Things to Know

A vast majority of surveyed fans believe the Houston Rockets will not trade Kevin Durant at the deadline.
Kevin Durant holds a player option for the season following the current campaign.
Darren Yuvan argues that Durant may leave unless the Rockets make a Conference Finals or Finals run.

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An SB Nation Reacts fan survey showed that the vast majority of participating supporters believe Kevin Durant will remain with the Houston Rockets rather than be traded at the deadline. The question was posed amid discussions regarding Durant's future and an upcoming player option for the subsequent season.

Writer Darren Yuvan expresses skepticism regarding Durant's long-term stay, arguing the veteran forward could depart if the team underachieves and fails to make a deep postseason run. Yuvan suggests Houston might evaluate a trade if risk of losing him without compensation in free agency arises.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Will the Rockets trade Kevin Durant at the deadline this year?

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