Rockets and Every Team's 2026 NBA Championship Odds After Rumored Kevin Durant Trade

After reportedly acquiring star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, the Houston Rockets are now among the favorites to take home the NBA championship next season.

FanDuel Sportsbook gives the Rockets the second-best odds to win the 2026 NBA title at +900 following Sunday's trade.

The updated odds for the 2026 NBA champion are as follows:

• Oklahoma City Thunder: +220
• Houston Rockets: +900
• Cleveland Cavaliers: +900
• New York Knicks: +1000
• Indiana Pacers: +1,300
• Minnesota Timberwolves: +1,400
• Boston Celtics: +1,500
• Orlando Magic: +1,600
• Denver Nuggets: +1,600
• Los Angeles Lakers: +1,600
• San Antonio Spurs: +2,700
• Golden State Warriors: +2,700
• Los Angeles Clippers: +2,800
• Philadelphia 76ers: +3,600
• Dallas Mavericks: +3,700
• Detroit Pistons: +6,500
• Milwaukee Bucks: +8,500
• Miami Heat: +11,000
• Memphis Grizzlies: +12,000
• New Orleans Pelicans: +20,000
• Toronto Raptors: +23,000
• Chicago Bulls: +50,000
• Portland Trail Blazers: +50,000
• Phoenix Suns: +50,000
• Brooklyn Nets: +50,000
• Atlanta Hawks: +50,000
• Charlotte Hornets: +50,000
• Utah Jazz: +50,000
• Sacramento Kings: +50,000
• Washington Wizards: +50,000

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Houston sent guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year's draft and five second-round picks to Phoenix to acquire Durant.

The former NBA MVP is joining a Rockets team that finished second in the Western Conference with a 52-30 record this season before losing to the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs in seven games. The 36-year-old's presence should help stabilize the team as it chases an NBA title next season and beyond.

Despite trading away Green, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, Houston still has a strong core of talented young players. Durant will be playing alongside 2025 All-Star center Alperen Sengun, All-Defensive first team selection and rising two-way star Amen Thompson and veteran point guard Fred VanVleet. The 15-time All-Star also has a strong relationship with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka dating back to their time together with the Brooklyn Nets, fueling the hope that he will fit right in with his new team.

Of course, Houston won't be the only team reloading for a championship run next season. The West is chock full of talented squads that will be motivated to reach the pinnacle, so Durant and company will have their work cut out for them as they compete for an NBA title.