Unbelievable, the Rockets are unbelievable! The NBA's top fake strong team! A 9-for-1 trade plan revealed

Since the start of December, the Rockets have struggled significantly, dropping games against five teams with losing records — the Jazz, Mavericks, Pelicans, Kings, and Clippers. Their defense ranks 22nd in the NBA, and in four of their last five contests, they've conceded over 120 points...

So far this season, the Rockets hold a 17-10 record, sitting sixth in the Western Conference, which is slightly worse than last season’s 18-9 at the same point. They currently lead Kevin Durant’s former team, the Suns, who are seventh in the West, by just two wins.

In response, someone made a graphic mocking Kevin Durant, as shown below:

Ever since KD left the Warriors, his stints with the Nets and Suns both ended in trades. Could he be headed for the same fate with the Rockets? At 37 years old, he can't afford to waste any more time.

The American media outlet "FW" suggests the Rockets should kick off a trade mode,which involves packaging Sengun, Fini-Smith, Capela, the 2027 first-round pick (from the Suns), the 2029 first-round pick (from the Nets), the 2030 first-round pick, the 2027 second-round pick (from the Trail Blazers/Pelicans), the 2030 second-round pick, and the 2031 second-round pick to acquire Giannis from the Bucks.

This season so far,Sengun is averaging 23 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1 block per game, with career highs in scoring and assists. However, statistics show his true shooting percentage in clutch moments is only 44.8%.This indicates that even paired with Durant and holding a high tactical role on the Rockets, he still cannot be relied upon as a decisive game-winner.

Is Sengun the next Jokic? Probably not; he might just turn out to be another Sabonis.

However, if the Rockets are not rushing to chase a championship this season, they can continue to give Sengun time to develop. After all, trading a 23-year-old for a 31-year-old Giannis would definitely sting.

This summer during the offseason, Durant took a pay cut to sign a two-year, $90 million early extension with the Rockets, including a player option in 2027. This means the Rockets have at least a two-season championship window with the current roster, allowing them to prioritize both immediate and future success without rushing.