PHOENIX — Kevin Durant spoke for the first time after his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets during Fanatics Fest on Sunday, June 22.
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Mar 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives against Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Durant was at the fest at a live panel when news broke of his trade. Fans quickly showed him images of the news, with Durant asking if it was real. When asked by the host for initial reaction, Durant said, “We’re going to see, man.”
Kevin Durant was on stage at Fanatics Fest when he found out the trade news ????
(via @AryePulliNFL) pic.twitter.com/qasgT9qDY7
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 22, 2025
Kay Adams from the Up & Adams show spoke to Durant afterwards and asked him how it felt to find out about the trade. Durant said it was crazy and that anything could happen.
“Being part of the Houston Rockets, I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “[A] crazy last couple of weeks, but I’m glad it’s over with.”
Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts alongside head coach Mike Budenholzer against the Milwaukee Bucks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Adams asked Durant what message he had for Suns fans following the trade. Durant said he will remember his time in Phoenix, hopes they can move on from this chapter and wishes them luck.
“They wanted me to go,” said Durant. “So I’m glad they got what they wanted and I got what I wanted.”
We’re speechless, but KD has words????@heykayadams catches up with @KDTrey5 for his first interview as a Houston Rocket. pic.twitter.com/ccj5ouju1h
— Fanatics (@Fanatics) June 22, 2025
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