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Shaquille O'Neal Lauds Rockets' Offseason Moves for Playoff Push

9/16/2025

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Shaquille O'Neal praised the Houston Rockets' offseason, particularly the acquisition of Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.
The Rockets also added Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela, and Josh Okogie to strengthen their roster.
Young talents include All-Star center Alperen Sengun and All-Defensive Team wing Amen Thompson.
After a 52-30 season, the Rockets aim for a deeper playoff run in 2025-26.
O'Neal called Durant's addition "underrated" and referred to Sengun as the "Turkish Terminator."

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Shaquille O'Neal praised the Houston Rockets' offseason, particularly the acquisition of Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.
The Rockets also added Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela, and Josh Okogie to strengthen their roster.
Young talents include All-Star center Alperen Sengun and All-Defensive Team wing Amen Thompson.
After a 52-30 season, the Rockets aim for a deeper playoff run in 2025-26.
O'Neal called Durant's addition "underrated" and referred to Sengun as the "Turkish Terminator."