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VanVleet Returns to Rockets Media Day, Durant Rejects Reduced Role

Scout says Rockets were 'way too reliant' on Durant

1 Sep 18 9:02 AM · 5d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 6

An anonymous NBA scout tells Sports Illustrated that Houston's first-round playoff exit exposed excessive dependence on Kevin Durant, and predicts Fred VanVleet's return will be a significant upgrade over last season's point-guard rotation.

Scout says Rockets were 'way too reliant' on Durant
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“Getting Fred VanVleet back will be big. He's going to be better than Reed Sheppard was last year.”

Anonymous NBA scout

Fred VanVleetFred VanVleet Rockets point guard returning from ACL tearKevin DurantKevin Durant Rockets forward, team's offensive hubIme Udoka Rockets head coachBogdan Bogdanovic Rockets free-agent addition (wing)Anonymous NBA scout League scout consulted by Sports Illustrated

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 1 outlet Rockets Get Major Fred VanVleet Injury Update Before NBA Season

    first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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  2. 1 outlet Anonymous NBA Scout: What Will Change for Rockets After They Were ‘Way Too Reliant’ on Kevin Durant

    first by Sports Illustrated, 5d ago

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