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Suns Trade Kevin Durant to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

Set to be formalized July 6, the move delivers a proven scorer to Houston’s emerging core, boosting the team’s title outlook.

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Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Spurs 104-93.
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Overview

  • The Phoenix Suns agreed June 22 to send 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five future second-round selections.
  • The deal was unveiled onstage at Fanatics Fest in New York City and cannot be finalized until the new league year begins on July 6 because of a poison-pill clause in Green’s rookie extension.
  • Houston, which went 52-30 last season, will pair Durant with All-Star center Alperen Şengün, rising guard Amen Thompson and veteran Fred VanVleet under coach Ime Udoka.
  • By offloading Durant’s $54.7 million expiring salary, Phoenix gains salary flexibility, adds young talent and stockpiles draft assets to rebuild around Devin Booker.
  • Durant, surprised by the announcement, responded “We’re gonna see” onstage and will be eligible to negotiate a two-year extension once the trade is official.