Taylor Rene: The Rockets should focus on taking away Steph Curry, not Kevin Durant

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Taylor Rene: The Rockets should focus on taking away Steph Curry, not Kevin Durant
The Rockets need to hold Steph Curry in check if they want to win this series. Courtesy photo

The Houston Rockets have to improve their ability to defend Steph Curry if they want to win the series. When Kevin Durant posts his highest-scoring games, the Warriors are more likely to lose. Durant is virtually unstoppable anyway, so why not focus on the Warriors' other offensive playmakers?

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Alex Bregman had the “gremlins” removed that were causing him discomfort. Composite Getty Image.

Third baseman Alex Bregman had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow.

Health

Agent Scott Boras revealed the operation during a news conference Wednesday at the general managers meetings.

“He’s had his procedure. He’s going to be back swinging here in a few weeks, so he’s all through that process,” Boras said.

The Houston Astros, Bregman's former team, said any details had to come from Boras.

Bregman became a free agent last Thursday, after the expiration of a $100 million, five-year deal agreed to in March 2019 that covered 2020-24. The 30-year-old hit .260 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs and has a .272 career average with 191 homers and 663 RBIs in nine big league seasons, all with the Astros.

Position versatility

Boras said Bregman is willing to move to second base. The two-time All-Star has played third exclusively since 2020.

With Bregman willing to play second base, more teams could have interest in his services.

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