Rockets Acquire Kevin Durant in Multi-Asset NBA Trade

Kevin Durant is officially traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal involving Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. Despite earlier speculation and interest from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Durant was not interested in joining Minnesota, preferring Houston among his top choices. The Rockets, who finished No. 2 in the Western Conference last season, aim to contend for a title with Durant's addition, and he is expected to sign an extension with Houston. The Timberwolves, who reached the Western Conference finals for the second straight year, are now focusing on retaining key free agents like Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, while also assessing their draft picks. The trade cannot be finalized until July due to salary considerations involving Jalen Green's contract. Durant, a 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP, averaged 26.6 points last season and will turn 37 in September, with his current contract running through next season.