Kevin Durant trade: Rockets reportedly set to acquire NBA star
The NBA offseason kicked off with a bang as the Phoenix Suns made a blockbuster trade, sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks. This move marks one of the first major transactions of the summer and has sent shockwaves throughout the league.
Durant, who was acquired by the Suns from the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022-23 season, will now suit up for the Rockets next season. The 36-year-old forward has been a dominant scorer throughout his career, averaging 26.6 points per game and shooting 52.7% from the field. Despite missing the entire 2019-20 season due to injury, Durant has continued to be an All-Star player whenever he’s been available.
In return for Durant, the Suns receive two key players in Green and Brooks. Green, a 23-year-old guard, has been a consistent performer for the Rockets, averaging 21 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. Brooks, a 29-year-old forward, will be joining his third team in his career after stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Rockets. He has averaged 13.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game over the past two seasons in Houston.
The trade comes after rumors swirled about Durant’s future with the Suns following a disappointing season that saw the team miss the playoffs with a 36-46 record. With hopes of returning to the NBA Finals, Phoenix believed that pairing Durant with stars like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal could elevate them to championship contention. However, the team fell short in the playoffs in recent seasons and failed to make the postseason this year.
On the other hand, the Rockets finished the 2024-25 season with a 52-30 record and secured the second seed in the Western Conference standings. Adding a player of Durant’s caliber to their roster could make them serious contenders in the conference next season.
As the NBA offseason continues to unfold, this trade sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting summer of player movement and roster reshuffling. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how Durant fits in with his new team and how the Suns and Rockets fare in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
