Kevin Durant traded from Suns to Rockets in NBA blockbuster

The major Kevin Durant domino has fallen.
And when the dust settles, the Rockets will be positioned as legit title contenders — perhaps even more legit than this season, when they earned the Western Conference's No. 2 seed — heading into next season.
The Suns are trading Durant to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this week's draft and five second-round picks, according to ESPN.
Kevin Durant moves the ball during the Suns' March 28.
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Durant, who spent the last two-plus seasons in Phoenix, averaged 26.6 points per game in 2024-25.
The Spurs and Heat were reportedly his other preferred trade destinations.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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