LeBron James’ Son Reacts to Kevin Durant Trade

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 6:03 PM ET

The Kevin Durant trade saga finally came to an end on Sunday, just before Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Rumors had swirled all summer about Durant’s departure from the Suns—expected before the NBA Draft—with the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and San Antonio Spurs emerging as frontrunners to land the 2014 NBA MVP.

In a blockbuster move, Durant is now headed to the Rockets (via ESPN ). Phoenix sent Durant to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 Draft, and five second-round picks, with the deal set to finalize when the new league year begins on July 6.

Durant is coming off an impressive season where he averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, while shooting 52.7% from the field in 62 games. His move to Houston instantly elevates the Rockets to championship status, and the NBA world has not held back in reacting.

This move also caught the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ son, Bryce James, who showed his intrigue by liking Bleacher Report’s Instagram post announcing the trade.

James has held public admiration for Durant, recently calling him "one of the greatest scorers" after committing to play college basketball in Arizona (h/t NBA).

Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now adds elite shooting, playoff experience, and two-time Finals MVP pedigree to a Rockets roster that finished second in the Western Conference standings.

Houston, once viewed as a rising contender, now looks like a force to be reckoned with and will look to win their third title in franchise history during the Durant era.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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