Phoenix, Ariz. — The NBA Finals are already generating excitement, but the league’s landscape shifted dramatically just hours before Game 7. In a surprising move, the Phoenix Suns have traded 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, according to a source familiar with the transaction.
The Suns will receive a package that includes guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round draft picks, a deal aimed at reshaping both franchises. This trade comes as the Rockets, fresh off a solid season, look to bolster their roster.
Durant, who was attending the Fanatics Fest in New York when the news broke, expressed enthusiasm about his new chapter. “Being a part of the Houston Rockets, I’m looking forward to it. Crazy, crazy last couple of weeks, but I’m glad it’s over with,” he told Kay Adams on stage. He praised the Rockets’ leadership and expressed confidence in contributing positively to the team’s future.
Reflecting on his departure from Phoenix, the 36-year-old forward noted, “They wanted me to go. They got what they wanted, and I got what I wanted. We can move on and good luck to them going forward; I will always cherish my time there.”
This season, Durant played 62 games, averaging impressive stats, including 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. His impact will undoubtedly shift how the Rockets approach the upcoming season, especially after they finished with a 52-30 record, landing them the second-best mark in the Western Conference. Unfortunately for them, their playoff journey was cut short in a seven-game series against the Golden State Warriors.
Durant returns to Texas, where he played collegiate basketball at the University of Texas for a year, further creating a narrative of coming home. As the trade unfolds, the Suns and Rockets will begin new chapters, with both teams eager to see what the future holds.
The Suns have not publicly commented on the recent developments, nor have they addressed their plans moving forward after losing such a pivotal player. As the situation evolves, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this trade influences the remainder of the season and beyond.