Kevin Durant's Rockets 'Not Viewed as Legitimate Title Contender' Around NBA, Reveals Shams Charania
By Adam Wells
Published on March 17, 2026.
The Houston Rockets' season is waning, with questions surrounding their championship credentials. ESPN's Shams Charania stated that the team is not viewed as a legitimate title contender within the NBA. This follows a disappointing 100-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are currently 10-9 in the NBA, ranking 16th in net rating (minus-0.7) since Feb.04, largely due to their offense being the eighth-worst in the league by rating. Despite Kevin Durant's strong season, the lack of a consistent No. 2 scorer has hampered the Rockets' offensive performance. The team still sits fourth in the West, one game ahead of the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.
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