A few hours before Game 7 of the NBA finals, the Houston Rockets They proceeded to one of offseason’s loudest movements by acquiring him Kevin Durant From the Phoenix Suns and ending in weeks of rumors and backgrounds!
According to Sams Sarania, the Suns granted him 36 -year -old superstar in return for them Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks, No. 10 Picci of this year’s draft and five second -round options.
Durant’s departure from Phoenix had begun to appear when it became known that the team had tried to exchange him to the Golden State Warriors without his consent. Although he himself blocked The movement, the rift in his relationship with the administration was now evident. Sun’s failure to get into the playoffs and the changes to the bench and front office accelerated developments.
For their part, Rockets acquire the ultimate go-to scorer missing from their roster. Durant, despite his age, remains a one of the most effective offensive players in the league And he is expected to be the leader of the Ime Udoka team, who is now clearly aimed at the top of the West.
This exchange changes the balances in the NBA and marks a new era for two groups with completely different directions: The Rockets go for the title, the Suns for Restart!
Breaking: The Phoenix Suns Are Trading Two-Time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, The No. 10 Pick in the 2025 Draft and Five Second-Round Picks, Sources Tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ewrba2es9o
– Shams Charania (@shamscharania) June 22, 2025
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