Tielin: The Rockets may have to play in the play-offs this season. KD is injured every year and will definitely not last a full season.

October 18th Recently, Danny Green talked about the new season awards on his show "Danny GreenxInsidetheGreenRoom".

Talking about DPOY, he said: "When the team wins, players are more likely to win these awards. So if I had to choose one, I would bet on Dyson Daniels. I do like Amen Thompson, but I am not optimistic about the Rockets' overall status - especially after VanVleet's injury. The reason why I say this is also because I am not sure how many games Durant will play this season."

"As we all know, he suffers almost every year. Injuries of varying degrees. If he can stay healthy and play, not only will the team have a chance to enter the winning camp, but he himself will also be eligible for award selection. But then again, with VanVleet absent, I think the Rockets may be in the bottom half of the playoff rankings, and may even have to advance through the play-offs - after all, VanVleet cannot play, and Durant cannot play the entire season. This situation puts the Rockets in an awkward position. "