Abstract
- Kevin Durant is traded to Rockets for Jalen Inexperienced, Dillon Brooks and 6 draft picks
- The commerce finalizes July 6 with the beginning of the NBA’s new league 12 months
- Durant calls Houston “very becoming” and appears ahead to becoming a member of the crew
Kevin Durant is formally headed to the Houston Rockets after a blockbuster commerce with the Phoenix Suns. The information was revealed earlier in New York at Fanatics Fest.
In change, the Suns will obtain rising star Jalen Inexperienced, defensive anchor Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 decide on this 12 months’s NBA Draft and 5 second-round alternatives. The deal is predicted to be finalized on July 6, when the NBA’s new league 12 months begins.
Durant had beforehand named Houston, Miami and San Antonio as most popular locations. At Fanatics Fest in New York, he reaffirmed his pleasure in regards to the transfer, calling Houston “very becoming” and expressing confidence that he’ll be a powerful addition to the crew.
The Rockets, who completed because the No. 2 seed within the Western Convention final season, are actually much more of a title menace. Durant averaged 26.6 factors, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over 62 video games final season and holds the NBA’s longest lively streak of averaging no less than 25 factors, 50% Area Purpose, and 40% from three for 3 straight seasons in accordance with ESPN.
He presently has one 12 months left on his contract, price $54.7 USD million, and is eligible for a two-year extension with the Rockets which may vary as much as $122 million USD. The transfer not solely strengthens Houston but additionally shifts the stability of energy within the Western convention.
Try Durant’s response to the commerce beneath.
Kevin Durant on his commerce, his happiness, recruiting Russell Westbrook, and on how harmful the Houston Rockets can be subsequent season!@KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/PGIefIxQIp
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) June 22, 2025
