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Jalen Green Arrives in Phoenix, Targets High-Powered Backcourt With Booker

Green expressed enthusiasm about pairing with Booker, affirming that Houston will always hold his loyalty.

Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets defends against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the game at Toyota Center on March 12, 2025 in Houston.
Jalen Green's time in Houston ended with trade to Phoenix.
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Jalen Green and Devin Booker are the newest scoring duo for the Phoenix Suns after the Kevin Durant trade

Overview

  • Jalen Green officially arrived in Phoenix for NBA Summer League following the July 6 approval of the seven-team, 13-player trade that sent him from Houston to Phoenix.
  • The Suns acquired Green as part of the landmark deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets and reshaped rosters across seven franchises.
  • Green said he anticipated the move, noting that the Rockets had pursued trading him since last year and that he viewed the deal as a routine business decision.
  • In Las Vegas, Green and former Rockets teammate Dillon Brooks joined Devin Booker in reshaping Phoenix’s backcourt ahead of the upcoming season.
  • Despite embracing his new role in Phoenix, Green emphasized his enduring affection for Houston, declaring that the city will always have his support.