Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

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Kevin Durant, a 15-time NBA All-Star, has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets, marking a significant move in the league. In a surprise trade announced at Fanatic's Fest, Durant expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Rockets, stating that he had a hand in orchestrating the deal. The trade involves a package of high-profile players and draft picks, with the Suns receiving Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in this year's NBA Draft, and five second-round picks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kevin Durant, a 15-time NBA All-Star, has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets.
  • The trade involves a package of high-profile players and draft picks, including Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th pick in this year's NBA Draft.
  • The Suns will receive five second-round picks as part of the trade.
  • Durant has played for six teams in his career, including the Rockets, and has one year left on his current contract.
  • Durant is eligible for a $122 million contract extension this summer.
  • The trade marks a significant move in the NBA, particularly for the Rockets, who will be Durant's homecoming in a sense, given his college basketball days at the University of Texas in Austin.
  • Durant's trade comes as the Suns were underperforming, despite having the league's highest payroll, and made a $54.7 million commitment to him to help the team succeed.
  • The trade was first reported by ESPN.

Statistics:

  • Durant has played for six teams in his career: Seattle, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Brooklyn, Phoenix, and now Houston.
  • Durant has one year left on his current contract.
  • Durant is eligible for a $122 million contract extension this summer.
  • The Suns will receive the 10th pick and five second-round picks as part of the trade.

Sources:

  • MARK MORAN, "Kevin Durant traded to Rockets in blockbuster deal", UPI, June 22.
  • The Athletic, "Durant trade details: Suns get Green, Brooks, pick and 5 seconds", no date.
  • ESPN, "Kevin Durant traded to Rockets in surprise deal", no date.