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Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in NBA’s Biggest Deal of 2025

🏀 Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in Historic NBA Deal

Kevin Durant is heading to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster seven-team trade that’s already being called the biggest in NBA history. The move ends Durant’s two-year run with the Phoenix Suns and signals a major shift in the league’s power dynamics.

🔁 Trade Details: What the Suns and Rockets Got

  • Houston Rockets receive: Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela
  • Phoenix Suns receive: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, 2025 No. 10 Draft Pick, five second-round picks

The Suns are pivoting toward youth and flexibility, while the Rockets are going all-in on championship contention.

📉 Durant’s Time in Phoenix: High Hopes, Low Results

Durant joined Phoenix in 2023 with title ambitions. Despite averaging 26.6 PPG, the Suns failed to make a deep playoff run. Injuries, coaching changes, and chemistry issues plagued the team, culminating in a 36-46 season and a missed postseason.

💬 Durant’s Farewell Message

“All these stops along the journey have really impacted me in a positive way… Much love to Arizona. Houston, can’t wait!”

Durant’s classy exit reflects his professionalism, even as he eyes a fresh start in Houston.

🚀 Rockets’ New Era: From Rebuild to Contender

With Durant joining rising stars like Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr., the Rockets are now a serious threat in the Western Conference. His experience and scoring ability could be the missing piece for a franchise hungry for its first title since 1995.

📊 Durant’s Career Stats Snapshot

Category Value
Points Per Game (2024–25) 26.6
Career Points 30,000+ (8th all-time)
NBA Titles 2
All-Star Selections 15
Olympic Gold Medals 4

🔍 Suns’ Strategy: Rebuild with Young Talent

Phoenix gains a dynamic scorer in Jalen Green, a defensive anchor in Dillon Brooks, and valuable draft capital. With Devin Booker and Bradley Beal still on the roster, the Suns are retooling — not tanking.

🏆 What’s Next for Durant?

At 36, Durant is chasing a third NBA title. He’s eligible for a two-year, $122M extension and could be the veteran leader Houston needs to make a deep playoff run.

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