The first major domino of the NBA offseason fell on Sunday with Kevin Durant going to the Rockets. How could that impact the Celtics?

Due to his history with head coach Ime Udoka, Kevin Durant may have some influence over his trade to the Rockets. Udoka, as an assistant coach with the Nets, grew close to Durant, a connection that many speculate factored into the Rockets’ decision to trade for Kevin, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

It’s been reported that Rockets coach Ime Udoka strongly supported the Kevin Durant trade, and the concept reportedly traces back to his Boston days.