Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal with Suns

Kevin Durant to the Rockets: H-Town Just Got Dangerous

In a shocking move that’s shaking the league, two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the full deal is as follows:

Houston receives:

• Kevin Durant

Phoenix receives:

• Jalen Green
• Dillon Brooks
• 2025 No. 10 overall pick
• Five second-round picks

The Rockets — fresh off a promising season and a strong playoff push — just went from a young, fun team to a serious Western Conference title threat. Pairing Durant with All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet, rising forward Jabari Smith Jr., and defensive anchor Alperen Sengun makes this team one of the deepest in the league.

KD’s arrival also gives Houston the veteran playoff experience and late-game killer instinct they lacked. If Durant stays healthy, there’s no question: the Rockets are now contenders.

Meanwhile, Phoenix takes a bold step toward a faster, more youthful rebuild. Jalen Green brings explosive scoring potential to pair with Devin Booker, while Dillon Brooks adds much-needed perimeter defense. With the No. 10 pick in the 2025 Draft and eight total second-rounders, the Suns now have a treasure chest of assets for future moves.

This trade marks a clear shift in strategy for both teams:

• Houston is going all-in.
• Phoenix is reloading, not tanking.

This might go down as one of the most pivotal trades of the decade. We’ll find out soon if either side regrets it — or if it leads to rings.