Rockets Release NBA Veteran Days After Kevin Durant Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Following a promising but ultimately short-lived 2024-25 season, one in which the Houston Rockets lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, their front office pivoted decisively toward a win‑now mindset.

The Rockets appear to be confident in their current core. But they may have to revisit this trade target if they fall short yet again.

On Thursday, the Houston Rockets waived Landale as part of roster reconstruction following a flurry of free agent signings and the trade of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns .