Rockets Land Durant in Historic 7-Team NBA Trade

The Houston Rockets officially acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a record-setting seven-team NBA trade finalized on July 6, marking the largest transaction in league history. The deal also returned Clint Capela to Houston and saw 13 players, numerous draft picks, and multiple pick swaps exchanged among the Rockets, Suns, Hawks, Nets, Warriors, Lakers, and Timberwolves. Durant, a 15-time All-Star and two-time champion, bolsters the Rockets' championship prospects following their strong finish as last season's second seed in the West. The Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and multiple draft picks, while the other involved teams each acquired a combination of young players, picks, or cash to manage rosters and salary caps. The trade consolidated prior moves for all teams and was driven by new salary cap management rules. This unprecedented transaction is expected to influence future NBA trade strategies and significantly alter the competitive landscape for the upcoming season.