The Rockets and the Suns reached an agreement on a blockbuster deal on a trade involving Kevin Durant to get done before the NBA draft. The Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick of the 2025 draft, and a collection of five second-round picks.
The Phoenix Suns have finally completed the Kevin Durant trade, moving him to the Houston Rockets in return for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. While this kicks off the offseason of changes for the Suns, Suns insider John Gambadoro revealed that the moves are likely to involve Bradley Beal as the piece on the way out.
The Rockets’ willingness to give up their lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft reportedly played a significant role in the agreed-upon Kevin Durant blockbuster with the Suns.
On the final day of the NBA season, the Phoenix Suns finally reached an agreement to trade 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No.
The Houston Rockets were unable to make it out of the first round of the playoffs this year, but oddsmakers are expecting things to be much different for the team with Kevin Durant now in the fold.
The Phoenix Suns have moved Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade, but they aren’t below the second tax apron just yet. In fact, their payroll has slightly increased, as noted by Yossi Gozlen of The Third Apron.
One of the bigger questions coming from Sunday’s blockbuster trade, is how will Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks fit into the equation for the Phoenix Suns.
The Phoenix Suns will either trade guard Bradley Beal or buy out his contract following the trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports.
During last year’s end of season press conference, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia claimed change was coming. Since then, the franchise has a new general manager, head coach and will have traded 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant within the week.