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Oct 9
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Kevin Durant Makes Rockets Debut & Giann...

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Kevin Durant made his long-awaited Houston Rockets debut, scoring 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting and giving fans a glimpse of how he could transform the Rockets’ offense. Hosts Wes Goldberg and Tony East break down Durant’s fit with Alperen Şengün, what it means for Houston’s future, and how Ime Udoka is already crafting a new offensive identity. Later, they discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest comments about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, analyzing whether his “six-to-seven-months” remark signals trouble for Milwaukee fans. The duo also recap top NBA preseason highlights, including standout performances from Ace Bailey, Victor Wembanyama, Khalil Ware, and Brandon Ingram, plus reactions to the Celtics, Warriors, Blazers, and Raptors games.

 

00:00 - Intro

03:00 - How Durant Elevates Houston’s Offense  

07:49 - Ace Bailey’s Breakout Game for the Jazz  

10:04 - Giannis’ “6–7 Months” Comment Explained  

21:43 - Celtics vs. Grizzlies: Preseason Takeaways  

25:33 - Spurs vs. Heat: Kel'el Ware’s Big Night  

27:36 - Warriors vs. Blazers: Jimmy Butler Energized  

29:59 - Raptors vs. Kings: Brandon Ingram Impresses  

 

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