BREAKING: Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in Blockbuster Deal with Suns
PHOENIX, AZ — In one of the most shocking NBA offseason moves in recent memory, the Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a deal that signals a major shift for both franchises.
The trade, first reported by league insiders early Thursday morning, sends Durant to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks spread across future years.
📦 The Full Trade Package:
Houston Rockets receive:
Kevin Durant (F)
Phoenix Suns receive:
Jalen Green (G)
Dillon Brooks (F)
2025 No. 10 overall pick
Five second-round picks (2025–2029)
🧨 Why This Deal Changes Everything
Durant, 36, is still one of the most lethal scorers in basketball, but his time in Phoenix has been marked by underachievement and injury concerns. Despite forming a “super team” with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns failed to make a deep playoff run in both 2024 and 2025, prompting speculation about major offseason changes.
This move officially ends the Suns’ Big Three era, and likely signals a retooling around Booker and younger assets.
“It was time,” one Suns front office source reportedly said.
“We loved KD, but we needed depth, youth, and flexibility. This trade gives us all three.”
🚀 Rockets Go All-In
For Houston, this is a win-now move with dramatic implications.
The Rockets, fresh off a 41-win season and narrowly missing the playoffs, now add a future Hall of Famer in Durant to a promising core that includes Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Cam Whitmore.
With Ime Udoka’s defensive-minded system and now a certified superstar, Houston just vaulted into playoff — and possibly even title — contention.
“This team is ready to take the next step,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone said in a press release.
“Adding a player like Kevin Durant accelerates everything. We believe in our young core and believe KD makes us a legitimate threat in the West.”
🧪 What Phoenix Gets in Return
The Suns, long criticized for their lack of depth and bench production, now acquire two starting-caliber players in Jalen Green, a dynamic 22-year-old scorer, and Dillon Brooks, a defensive pest with playoff experience.
The No. 10 pick gives them a chance to further infuse youth into their aging roster, and the five second-round picks offer much-needed flexibility for future deals.
“This deal gives the Suns a chance to reset without fully rebuilding,” said ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
“Jalen Green gives them a potential star to develop alongside Booker, and the draft capital provides optionality they haven’t had in years.”
🧠 What This Means for KD’s Legacy
Durant’s move to Houston will undoubtedly reshape the conversation around his career. After stints with OKC, Golden State, Brooklyn, and Phoenix, this marks his fifth team in less than 12 years.
Still, he remains a generational player — a two-time Finals MVP and one of the greatest scorers of all time. If he can elevate a young Houston squad into a contender, it may go a long way in silencing critics who’ve questioned his team-hopping journey.
“I’ve got a lot left to prove,” Durant said in a statement shared via social media.
“I’m ready for this next chapter in Houston. Let’s work.”
📅 What’s Next?
The NBA Draft is just days away, and Phoenix now owns the 10th overall pick.
Houston could continue to tweak its roster, with potential veteran signings to support Durant.
Phoenix may also explore additional trades involving Beal or Nurkić to further their roster reshaping.
