Overview
- The NBA approved Durant’s record seven-team trade to Houston on July 6 following the offseason moratorium.
- Durant’s unisex Swingman Player Jersey is now available for purchase from Fanatics and Nike’s official outlets.
- At age 36, the 15-time All-Star and former MVP ranks seventh on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and joins a young Rockets squad fresh off a second-place Western Conference finish.
- His addition is widely viewed as making Houston a legitimate Western Conference contender next season.
- The rapid merchandise rollout underscores the commercial impact of Durant’s move and fan demand is expected to surge ahead of the new season.