Kevin Durant trade shakes NBA as star heads to Houston Rockets, breaking news via reporter Shams Charania. In a bold move aimed at accelerating their title hopes, Houston landed one of the league’s biggest stars, while Phoenix opted to retool for the future.
Trade Details
Houston Rockets receive: Kevin Durant
Phoenix Suns receive: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, No. 10 pick (2025 NBA Draft), five second-round picks
The trade can’t be officially completed until July 6 due to Jalen Green’s recent extension.
Winner: Kevin Durant
Durant now joins a 52-win team with a promising core and a defensive identity under coach Ime Udoka. Houston also reportedly plans to offer him a two-year extension north of $100 million, keeping the “Slim Reaper” in red for the foreseeable future.
With his next chapter locked in, the only question left: what team is Kevin Durant on? The answer is now Houston.
Winner: Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets players needed a go-to scorer in the half-court. Durant answers that call. Last season, Houston ranked 22nd in half-court offense. Kevin Durant’s newsworthy 26.6 PPG on 43% 3-point shooting changes the equation instantly.
While they gave up Dillon Brooks—whose defensive presence and stats were a key piece—they held onto Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and Steven Adams. The core remains intact.
With Fred VanVleet leading the backcourt and a reloaded roster, Udoka has real pieces to contend.
Loser: Game 7 of the NBA Finals
Unfortunately, the Durant trade dominated headlines on a day the NBA hoped fans would be focused on the Game 7 showdown. League execs reportedly weren’t thrilled as Durant stole the spotlight.
Winner (Relatively): Phoenix Suns
The Kevin Durant contract and injury history limited trade options. Getting Jalen Green, Brooks, and the No. 10 pick in return is solid. This signals a shift toward long-term planning. However, Phoenix now has a logjam of 2/3 wings—expect more moves.
Loser: Miami Heat
Miami made a strong push but refused to part with center Kel’el Ware. Their hesitance cost them Durant, leaving them stuck in no man’s land: not good enough to win, not bad enough to rebuild.
Source: NBC Sports