Jalen Green Traded from Rockets to Suns in Kevin Durant Deal

Jalen Green was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns as part of the blockbuster deal bringing Kevin Durant to Houston. Green acknowledged that the Rockets had been trying to trade him since the previous year and accepted the move as a business decision aimed at improving the team. Despite struggling in the playoffs and inconsistent performance, Green remains optimistic and excited about his fresh start with the Suns, expressing eagerness to team up with Devin Booker and make an impact. Although he admitted that leaving Houston, where he began his NBA career, was emotionally difficult, Green is focused on the opportunity to thrive in a new environment. The Rockets, aiming to contend immediately, saw acquiring Durant as worth trading away Green, who had been the franchise's key scorer but whose performance did not translate to wins. Green's mature and positive outlook highlights his readiness to contribute to Phoenix's championship aspirations in the coming season.