US media analyzed that 37-year-old KD is expected to return to the MVP competition: Rockets defense + lineup depth to stay healthy

Recently, US media SI asked - Can Kevin Durant return to the MVP competition next season? Can super giant Durant return to the top? This article answers these two questions. They believe that KD has the hope of winning the MVP in the new season, because the Rockets' defensive ability and lineup depth can help KD, but KD needs to stay healthy.

The article reads: The Rockets have already built themselves into a competitor during the offseason. Stone's multiple operations have improved the team's overall strength, and the most important thing is to get Durant's trade.

Houston is already entering the 25-26 season as one of the top teams in the league. They have already achieved solid defense and good results. What they hope is that Durant, the superstar, will bring about qualitative changes. The team may need him to find some shadows of the previous MVP, which is a high requirement for the 37-year-old, but considering the Rockets' lineup configuration, this is not completely impossible. The Rockets' system has taken shape, and Durant is now needed to show his offensive talent. Shin Kyung, Amen, Xiao Jia and Ethan will all reduce Durant. Durant can play in this system easily. As the defensive pressure drops, Durant may usher in his best offensive season after a serious injury. He is one of the best teams in the West and may make him an MVP. The superstar needs to stay healthy so that the Rockets can be more successful, and next season may be Durant's awards season. [Durant only won 1 regular season MVP in the 13-14 season]