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Houston Rockets acquire Kevin Durant from Phoenix Suns, reports say

UNITED STATES, JUN 22 – Kevin Durant moves to the Houston Rockets in a trade involving eight players and six draft picks as the Suns seek to rebuild around Devin Booker, sources said.

  • On June 22, 2025, Kevin Durant was sent from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a deal that brought Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall selection in the 2025 draft, and a package of five second-round draft picks to Phoenix.
  • The trade followed months of speculation amid the Suns’ struggles, including missing the playoffs last season and early playoff exits in 2023 and 2024.
  • At 37 years old, Durant contributed an average of 26.6 points, along with six rebounds and just over four assists per game last season in Phoenix, while the Rockets gained an experienced scorer to complement their young roster.
  • Durant’s contract carries a $54.7 million salary for next season, and the Suns gained the young guard Green, forward Brooks , and multiple draft assets.
  • This deal ends Durant’s tenure in Phoenix and offers Houston a veteran scorer, while the Suns begin rebuilding with new talents and draft picks.
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abc 15 Arizona broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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