Oct 28, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley greets fans during a Ring of Honor half time ceremony of the game against the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Reacts To Suns-Rockets Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Kevin Durant is still an elite forward despite the fact that he will turn 37 in September.

Earlier this month, Durant was traded (via the Phoenix Suns) to the Houston Rockets.

Via The Houston Rockets (on July 7): "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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The Rockets had an excellent regular season where they were the second seed in the Western Conference with a 52-30 record.

They made the NBA playoffs for the first time in five years.

Via StatMuse: "Rockets offseason additions:

Kevin Durant
— 26.6 PPG
— 6.0 RPG
— 53/43/84%

Dorian Finney-Smith
— 8.7 PPG
— 2.0 3PM
— 41.1 3P%

Clint Capela
— 8.5 PPG
— 8.5 RPG
— 1.0 BPG

The 2 seed got even better."

Rockets offseason additions:

Kevin Durant
— 26.6 PPG
— 6.0 RPG
— 53/43/84%

Dorian Finney-Smith
— 8.7 PPG
— 2.0 3PM
— 41.1 3P%

Clint Capela
— 8.5 PPG
— 8.5 RPG
— 1.0 BPG

The 2 seed got even better. pic.twitter.com/ZM5R96cDof
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 2, 2025