The Houston Rockets showcased their win-now mindset this offseason, adding more veterans and executing a record-breaking seven-team trade to acquire 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

Houston's plethora of high-level moves has paid off for now, as the team was named atop The Athletic's NBA offseason power rankings.

Respect to GM Rafael Stone and Houston’s front office for not bowing at the OKC altar and shooting their shot.”