The Houston Rockets may have signed a player who Kevin Durant struggled to score in the playoffs.
The Houston Rockets have made a big swing this summer to become candidates for the Western Conference.
After a strong season in which he won 52 games last season, the front office decided to double as the Rockets landed Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.
In addition to that, the Rockets had a successful free agency, signing players like Clint Capella and Dorian Finney Smith.
However, they seem to have missed the former star who was able to beautifully protect Kevin Durant in the past.
Patrick Beverly recently linked with Kick Streamer Neon. Between their streams, Beverly reveals that he was in discussion with the Houston Rockett.
He pointed out that he was working out and negotiating with Rocket. However, due to the salary cap, the Rockets were unable to provide a guaranteed contract without activating the initial apron.
“I was approaching signing with the Rockets, so I was in Houston. I was in Houston and I was in work for the Rockets for the past two or three weeks.
“I was really close, but they didn’t have a lot of space because they had a cap, which means I mean I think they’re in the first apron so I can’t really guarantee that. But yeah, I was really, really close.
Beverly previously played for the Houston Rockets from 2013 to 2017. And in his final playoff run with the team, he will cause major problems for current superstar Kevin Durant.
During the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Houston Rockets faced the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the playoffs. In that series, Patrick Beverly was able to rattle Kevin Durant.
“The guys aren’t even looking at the three-point line. They’re just forcing the guys inside the three-point line. For us, when I get the ball in my spot, I have a pest, Patrick Beverly under me.
“If it’s a one-on-one situation, I’m definitely able to shoot the top and score every time. But we have someone who drops and helps, and a guy who’s just waiting to dribble basketball.”
Beverly is no longer the defensive stubborn guy he was in the 2010s, but he was a valuable presence in the locker room and would have helped younger players learn how to reach their spots.
Perhaps he and the Rockets can work out something during the season and allow him to return to the team.