Breaking: Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets

The Phoenix Suns have pulled the trigger, trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.

BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks per Shams Charania ???? pic.twitter.com/wVXXzElezC

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Durant’s tenure in Phoenix did not go the way he intended. Now, he’ll start over again, this time on a young and hungry Rockets team.

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In the deal, the Suns traded Durant for the young and talented star, Jalen Green. Phoenix will also receive Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. The trade won’t be officially completed until July 6, when the new year of the league begins.

Phoenix plans for future, Rockets look to win now

The Suns found themselves in a tough spot after adding Durant and Bradley Beal to the roster, as they gave up most of their near-future draft picks. Also, with Beal having a no-trade clause in his contract, and Beal coming off a poor season, they may be stuck with him.

Adding Green, along with the draft picks, not only helps the Suns plan for the future but also boosts their chances of becoming a playoff contender next year.

The Rockets finished the season winning 52 games, which was second in the Western Conference. Now, with the addition of Durant, Houston very well could become the favorite to win it all next season.

About the Author Published Jun 22, 2025

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Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1