Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

The Houston Rockets have acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks, while maintaining their core young talent and future first-round assets. This move positions Houston as championship contenders with elite scoring and veteran leadership. For Phoenix, Durant's departure marks the onset of a rebuild and raises questions about the future of Bradley Beal, who may be bought out or traded due to his large contract. The trade also shifts the NBA landscape, with Houston now out of the running for other stars and commentators questioning whether teams like the Knicks and Heat missed an opportunity. Durant has publicly addressed speculation about his fit and dismissed concerns over his social media presence. While the trade is widely seen as a bargain for Houston, it also brings up questions about Durant's durability as he nears the end of his career.