In Monday’s press conference at the team’s new practice facility, general manager Rafael Stone took questions regarding the Rockets’ active 2025 offseason. The media availability was the first by Stone and the Rockets since a slew of transactions were agreed to in recent weeks.

Adding a player of Kevin Durant’s caliber was too valuable an opportunity for the Houston Rockets to pass up, even though it meant moving on from Jalen Green just four seasons after they drafted him second overall.

But that wasn't the only topic that dominated the airwaves in the aftermath. In the morning of Game 7, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team deal. After three disappointing seasons with the Phoenix Suns, the 36-year-old has one last chance to chase a title.