Perkins: Rockets are going to chase Durant, Green + White Devils + Smith Jr. + draft pick to change

In the intense NBA playoffs, the Rockets regrettably lost to the Warriors at home with a score of 89-103. The result of this game left the Rockets losing to their opponents 3-4 in the series and eventually being eliminated. This undoubtedly brought a heavy blow to Rockets fans, and the entire stadium was filled with an atmosphere of loss. After the game, the highly-anticipated former NBA player Kendrick Perkins participated in the related program. During the show, he expressed his unique insights on the future development of the Rockets. He firmly stated that the Rockets need to actively pursue Kevin Durant. "To pursue Kevin Durant, I will pack Jaylen Green, Cam Whitmore, Jabbarry Smith Jr. and some future draft picks to fight for Durant, not Giannis (Antetokounmpo)," Perkins said.

From a historical perspective, Durant has always shown extraordinary strength and dominance in the NBA arena. He has helped the team turn the situation around with his outstanding personal abilities many times at critical moments. He has a variety of scoring methods, whether it is a mid-range jump shot, a three-point long shot or a breakthrough layup, he is all top-level.

From the current league structure, having a superstar like Durant will be a huge improvement in a team's strength. Building the team with him as the core is expected to rise rapidly in a highly competitive league.

Jaylen Green, Cam Whitmore and Jabbarry Jr., although they all have good potential, they may not be able to reach Durant's height in the short term. Packing them with future draft picks in exchange for Durant may be a feasible strategy for the Rockets to achieve a quick breakthrough.

However, this decision is not without risk. After all, players’ trades involve many complex factors, including team chemistry, cap space, and more. But in Perkins's view, in order to get a top star like Durant, such an adventure is worth a try.