In a stunning NBA trade, the Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Suns get Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-rounders in return. The blockbuster trade marks the end of Durant's two-plus-year tenure in Phoenix and redraws the Western Conference map, imparting Houston with a title boost and sending the Suns youth and draft assets with which to rebuild around Devin Booker.

 

Kevin Durant Trade Details

The Suns are sending Durant, a 36-year-old superstar, to the No. 2-seeded Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, a 23-year-old scoring guard, Dillon Brooks, a veteran 3-and-D wing, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft (which belonged to Phoenix), and five second-round picks. Because of a poison pill restriction in Green's rookie extension, the trade won't be complete until July 6. The trade gives Phoenix three first-rounders and eight second-rounders to use as trade capital down the line, and Houston brings in Durant's elite scoring ability to a young core of Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet for a championship run.

 

Kevin Durant Stats

Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star, is still a scoring machine. In 2024-25 with Phoenix, he averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks on 52.7% field goal and 43.0% three-point shooting in 62 games. For his 17-year career, Durant has averaged 27.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 1,123 games, while shooting 50.2% from the field and 39.0% from three. His MVP in 2014, two Finals MVPs, and perennial All-NBA accolades mark his Hall of Fame career.

 

Jalen Green Stats

The No. 2 selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jalen Green adds scoring punch to Phoenix. In 2024-25, he posted averages of 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 82 games for Houston, while shooting 42.3% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc. Green's four-year averages (307 games) are 20.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, although his efficiency (42.2% FG, 34.2% 3PT) must be improved. Upside and athleticism are the reasons he is a valuable asset in the Suns' backcourt with Booker.

 

Dillon Brooks Stats

Defense-first wing Dillon Brooks brings toughness to Phoenix. Brooks averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists on 42.9% field goal and 39.7% three-point shooting in 75 games for Houston in 2024-25. Brooks has averaged 14.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in his eight-year career (492 games), while shooting 42.1% from the field and 35.2% from three. Brooks' defensive toughness and improving shot give him the profile of a quality 3-and-D fit on Phoenix's roster.

 

Houston Rockets Trade Impact

For Houston, landing Durant is an ambitious push to take their contender status to the next level. The Rockets, who had a strong 2024-25 regular season but lost in the first round of the playoffs, add a proven half-court scorer to help their stagnant offense. Durant is reunited with coach Ime Udoka, who was with him in Brooklyn, and joins a core that includes Sengun, VanVleet, and young players such as Amen Thompson. Holding onto valuable prospects such as Jabari Smith. and Tari Eason preserves depth, although losing Green and draft picks hurts. Being able to have Durant as a closer can send Houston deep into the playoffs.

Houston Rockets Odds

The Houston Rockets’ odds to win the 2026 NBA Finals have improved significantly following the acquisition of Kevin Durant, shifting from +1200 to +750 at DraftKings Sportsbook. This move reflects confidence in Durant’s ability to elevate Houston’s offense alongside Sengun and VanVleet. The Rockets, who finished 52-30 and reached the first round in 2024-25, are now among the top Western Conference contenders, with Durant’s scoring prowess addressing their playoff offensive struggles.

 

Phoenix Suns Trade Impact

The Suns, who were frustrated with a 36-46 record and playoff failure last season, move forward with youth and flexibility. Green's offense and Brooks' defense solidify the roster around Booker, and the No. 10 pick and five second-rounders offer trade fodder or developmental upside. Trading Durant, who was added mid-2023 at significant cost, is a step back from championship contention. Phoenix might seek to redirect Green because of backcourt redundancy with Booker and Beal, but the asset haul allows new GM Brian Gregory to remake the team in his image.

This deal is a franchise-changing transaction for both clubs. Houston is gambling on Durant's twilight to pursue a championship, and Phoenix is going all in on a younger, asset-heavy future. With the 2025 NBA Draft on the horizon, the ramifications of this deal will dictate the Western Conference for the next several years.

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