The Rockets are going to win the championship! There are three winners in the 8-for-1 trade, and Fertita gives Udu card two gifts

The Rockets and Suns teamed up to grab the popularity of the finals, and Houston fans were very happy.

NBA reporter Sam Amyk said that the Rockets and the Suns had not been in contact for a week and the negotiations between the two sides were not very smooth. I thought this big deal would take some time, but I didn't expect it to be completed so soon.

Several NBA reporters said that the Rockets were going to win the championship after the Durant deal was concluded. A-Smith, a famous vocalist who publicly criticized Jaylen Green, praised Houston's deal, and said that the Rockets will become a strong contender for the championship.

Rockets used Jaylen Green and the 2025 No. 10 pick as the main bargaining chips in Durant's trade. The Suns were rejected if they wanted to get back three first-round picks. The Rockets added some bargaining chips, and the passive Suns finally agreed.

famous reporter Shams immediately revealed the details of the transaction. The Suns sent Durant to the Rockets, and the chips they received were Jaylen Green, Dillon, the No. 10 picks in 2025, and five second-round draft picks (No. 59 picks in 2025, two second-round picks in 2026, second-round picks in 2030, and second-round picks in 2032).

US media FW commented on the Rockets 8 for 1 trade with three winners.

The first winner: Rockets, rating A. The Rockets paid a relatively small price to get Durant, the league's top scorer (averages 26.6 points and 4.2 assists per game from the 2024 to 2025 season, with a shooting percentage of 52.7%), retaining potential new stars such as Smith Jr., Ethan, Shepard and Whitmore. The combination of Durant, Sengon and Amen is exciting.

Second winner: Durant, rating A.

Durant joined a team that suited him very well at the end of his career. The Rockets have a head coach Durant likes and a young player he likes. The Rockets need a star who can consume the ball, and the team's defensive resources can relieve Durant's pressure.

The third winner, Uduka, rating A.

Uduka wants to lead the Rockets to compete for the championship, and his system needs a singles star, and Durant perfectly meets his requirements.

Rockets boss Fertita gave Uduka a chance to re-prove himself and sincerely invited him to coach in Houston. Now Fertita has given Uduka two big gifts.

The first gift: a generous early contract renewal.

Previously, famous reporter Shams revealed that the Rockets and Uduka had reached a long-term contract renewal for many years, which would become one of the highest-paid head coaches in the league, and the annual salary of the new contract is expected to reach 8 digits.

The second biggest gift, Durant.

It is no secret that Uduka wants Durant. Stone needs the boss to nod in such a big deal. You should know that Jaylen Green was the No. 2 show that Feltita ordered. Fertita believes in Uduka's vision, and he gives the Rockets coach enough trust and support. Durant and his agent were in a good mood after the deal was concluded. Durant said in an interview: The Rockets performed well this season, I like their leadership, and I feel that I will be a good addition.

The US media showed off the Rockets' potential starting lineup in the new season, Van Jordan, Amen, Durant, Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengon. The Rockets, Durant and Uduka all won, and the Suns looked like the loser. The Suns failed to get the ideal bargaining chips in Durant's trade, and Jaylen Green found Booker and Bill at the shooting guard position after going to his new club. An NBA reporter said that the 8-for-1 trade is a magical operation for the Rockets and a disaster for the Suns.