The arrival of Kevin Durant should be a sign that the Rockets are ready to contend again. But the recent Fred VanVleet’s ACL news has put a bummer on those championship plans. No doubt the team still has the depth to cope, but to lose their only point guard, who was consistent during the regular season and elevated his game during the playoffs, might be a tough ask. Some analysts are now lowering the expectation for a ring this year, despite the presence of KD.

“ They had some small but meaningful equity. And I think now they have none.” Zach Lowe, on his show, made it clear that the Houston franchise is not a favorite for him. Plus, he questioned the front office and their ability to be aggressive to replace the 31-year-old point guard. “ I think they (Rockets) might say, ‘Well, if th

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