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3mo ago

Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Draft Picks

Durant joins a Rockets side that finished second in the Western Conference last season after learning of the deal at a New York event.

Kevin Durant, agacé, lors d'un match des Suns de Phoenix sur le parquet des Minnesota Timberwolves en saison régulière de la NBA, le 28 mars 2025 à Minneapolis
Kevin Durant fête son premier titre de champion NBA avec les Warriors, le 12 juin 2017 à Oakland (Californie)
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Kevin Durant pose avec sa médaille d'or olympique, la quatrième de sa carrière, le 10 août 2024 à Paris

Overview

  • Durant was informed of the trade during a Fanatic Fest conference in New York where he appeared surprised on stage.
  • Houston sent guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks and multiple first-round picks to Phoenix in exchange for the 14-time All-Star.
  • The move bolsters a Rockets roster featuring Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet that seeks to advance beyond a first-round playoff exit.
  • Durant’s tenure in Phoenix ended in disappointment as the Suns failed to qualify for the 2025 playoffs despite a star trio with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
  • At 36 and preparing for his 17th NBA season, Durant faces fitness questions after past injuries including a ruptured Achilles tendon.