Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka at a press conference before a game against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Officially Announce Blockbuster 7-Team Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 3:22 PM ET

The Houston Rockets were among the best stories in the NBA during the 2024-25 season.

They ended a four-year playoff drought by finishing as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 52-30 record.

On Sunday, the Rockets officially announced that they completed a seven-team trade to acquire Clint Capela and Kevin Durant.

Via The Houston Rockets: "OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets today announced they have acquired forward Kevin Durant and center Clint Capela via a seven-team trade with Atlanta, Brooklyn, Golden State, the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota and Phoenix."

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On the other hand, Capela is also a big addition for the team.

He spent the first six seasons of his career with the Rockets.

This past year (with the Hawks), the 31-year-old averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 55.9% from the field in 55 games.

Via StatMuse: "Clint Capela's first six seasons as a Rocket:

— 12.2 PPG
— 9.7 RPG
— 1.5 BPG

Headed back to where it began."

Clint Capela's first six seasons as a Rocket:

— 12.2 PPG
— 9.7 RPG
— 1.5 BPG

Headed back to where it began. pic.twitter.com/PVfjHq2MtJ
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 30, 2025