In a recent article, Buckley predicted that Houston’s deal for Durant will age well by this time next summer. Conceding the possibility that Durant could walk in free agency in 2026, Buckley still believes that Houston made the right call by getting the huge piece it was missing offensively and not really sacrificing its defensive identity.

The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they traded for Kevin Durant, but that also brought the superstar's contract under the spotlight since he is signed for just the upcoming campaign.