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DeMarcus Cousins Urges Houston Rockets to Pursue Kevin Durant for Championship Run

DeMarcus Cousins Urges Houston Rockets to Pursue Kevin Durant for Championship Run
World Sports · 07:58:59 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins has called on the Houston Rockets to pursue Kevin Durant in order to mount a serious championship challenge, according to a report from ClutchPoints. Cousins, now an analyst, emphasized that adding Durant would instantly elevate Houston's title prospects. The Rockets, currently in a rebuilding phase, have been linked to various star players as they look to return to contention. No official trade discussions have been confirmed.

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