Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets

Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a major deal that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks to Phoenix. Durant learned of the trade live on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York, expressing surprise and referencing a Drake song about Houston. The Rockets, who finished second in the Western Conference last season, aim to contend for a title by adding the 15-time All-Star to their young roster. Phoenix will rebuild around Devin Booker, gaining significant assets in the trade. Reports suggest Houston may target Booker in the future, leveraging its control over the Suns' future draft picks. The trade has also impacted other teams' strategies, with the Celtics considering it beneficial to keep Durant in the West and the Mavericks now facing a stronger divisional rival.