Kevin Durant praises new veteran additions Bogdanović and Marcus Smart at camp

Durant’s on-record praise signals early positive chemistry between Houston’s star core and the team’s veteran offseason additions.

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- “I can’t say enough about both of their work ethics,” Durant said of Bogdanović and Smart.
- He called Bogdanović’s daily intensity inspiring and noted Smart’s veteran understanding of his role.
- Durant said the veterans have already eased on-court communication and chemistry in practice.
- Bogdanović and Smart are expected to factor into Udoka’s initial rotation off the bench.
- Durant’s endorsement increases the likelihood coaching staff leans on these veterans in early rotations.
- Team enters preseason trip to China (Macao games) where the new pieces will get extended reps.

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