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Houston Rockets` acquisition of Kevin Durant reshapes NBA landscape, setting up a thrilling season ahead.

The NBA offseason has been nothing short of electrifying, with the Houston Rockets emerging as the undeniable victors. In a blockbuster trade, they have successfully acquired Kevin Durant, a move that has sent shockwaves through the league. Remarkably, the Rockets managed to secure Durant without sacrificing their prized young talents or draft picks, a feat that positions them as a formidable contender for the upcoming season.

But the Rockets are not stopping there; they have also bolstered their roster by signing Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela, and Fred VanVleet, while extending key players like Jabari Smith Jr., Jae`Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green. This strategic maneuvering has propelled them to the second spot in the latest power rankings, just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, who finished the previous season with an astounding 68 wins, led by the electrifying MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

As the anticipation builds for the 2025-26 NBA season, set to tip-off on October 21, 2025, fans can look forward to the third edition of the in-season NBA Cup tournament and the All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on February 15, 2026. The stage is set for an exhilarating season filled with fierce competition and high stakes.

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