Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in Historic Seven-Team NBA Deal

Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team deal, marking one of the most significant NBA transactions in recent years. The Rockets acquired Durant and Clint Capela while sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and others to the Suns, who opted for draft compensation instead of acquiring Cam Whitmore. Houston's general manager Rafael Stone expressed excitement about adding Durant, despite the difficult decision to trade away Green, emphasizing Durant's continued high-level performance and potential impact. Durant, reflecting on his time with the Suns, expressed gratitude for the experience and looks forward to joining a Rockets team that finished second in the Western Conference last season. The Rockets hope Durant will help elevate the team into true championship contention alongside players like Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun. Meanwhile, NBA champion Jalen Williams acknowledged the trade's significance for Houston but remained focused on his own team's success and upcoming season.