{"id":16751,"date":"2025-07-06T19:37:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T19:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/kevin-durant-nba-trade-forward-will-join-houston-rockets-from-phoenix-suns\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T19:37:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T19:37:32","slug":"kevin-durant-nba-trade-forward-will-join-houston-rockets-from-phoenix-suns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/kevin-durant-nba-trade-forward-will-join-houston-rockets-from-phoenix-suns\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Durant NBA trade: Forward will join Houston Rockets from Phoenix Suns"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster move from the Phoenix Suns.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 36-year-old forward will join the Rockets at the start of July in a deal involving eight other players.<\/p>\n

In exchange, guard Jalen Green and small forward Dillon Brooks will move to Phoenix – who will also gain the 10th pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft and five future second-round picks, according to reports in US media.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a media event in New York on Sunday Durant told reporter Kay Adams: “Being part of the Houston Rockets, I’m looking forward to it.<\/p>\n

“Crazy, crazy last couple weeks, but I’m glad it’s over with.<\/p>\n

“They had a great season last year. Love their leadership. I felt like I’d be a good addition.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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