PHOENIX – In a move few expected to materialize this soon, the Phoenix Suns have traded two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, signaling a dramatic shift in direction for both franchises.
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
The Phoenix Suns will be trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. The deal includes Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft along with five second-round picks.
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives between Suns forward Durant (35) and center Oso Ighodaro in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
There has been considerable speculation recently surrounding Durant and where he might land, given the numerous trade rumors circulating. The Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs were also in contention for a Durant trade, although ultimately Houston’s offer secured the deal.
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Suns forward Durant (35) and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) fight for position in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The 36-year-old now enters his 18th season in the NBA heading to Houston to be paired up with the likes of Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr, Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson. Houston was able to come away with this trade without giving up any of those pieces, and can now insert Durant into a Houston roster with a lot of talent. Last season in Phoenix, Durant averaged 26.6 points along with 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Suns.
The Suns land a prolific young scorer in Jalen Green.
How dynamic could Devin Booker and Green be in the same backcourt ???? (via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/3fWyCMViTj
— ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2025
Many are now wondering, how will newcomer Jalen Green fit into the equation with the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are already on this roster, so Phoenix will have to assess if the backcourt of Booker and Green is the way to go. Jalen Green or Bradley Beal could also be a possibility of a trade target as well, as this Phoenix team still needs the likes of a true point guard and center on this roster.
Mar 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Suns are showing they are ready to make moves that they feel are necessary to win, and they might not be done just yet.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
