Kevin Durant is headed to the Houston Rockets after the Phoenix Suns agreed to send him in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second‑round selection. The deal, confirmed on June 22, will officially go through on July 6 once the new league year begins. Full coverage live on 92.9 FM ESPN, Memphis' NBA Station.
Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 62 games for Phoenix last season, shooting 43% from three-point range. His departure caps a rocky Phoenix tenure marked by injuries, coaching upheaval, and unmet playoff goals.
For Houston, this trade answers their half‑court scoring woes and reunites Durant with coach Ime Udoka—a mentor dating back to their time in Brooklyn and Team USA. The move instantly makes Houston a stronger contender in the West, while Phoenix gains flexibility and youth to begin a rebuild.
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