Dec 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) looks on after the game against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

NBA Star Paul George Reacts To Rockets-Suns Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 3:32 AM ET

The Houston Rockets had already been a team expected to a big jump during the 2025-26 season.

On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the team has now landed Kevin Durant in a blockbuster deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Blockbuster trade on the final day of the NBA season. The Suns engaged in deep conversations with the two Durant finalists -- Houston and Miami -- over the last 24 hours and reached agreement on the deal Sunday morning. https://t.co/2rZedTD6q1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2025

One person who reacted to the trade was Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George (via Podcast P with Paul George).

George: "Obviously, Houston believes that he has a lot still in the tank, which KD has shown... I think in Houston's eyes it's let's win now... We have Alperen, we have KD now, we have a rising star in Thompson. We have Fred VanVleet... Jabari Smith is still there... I think they made room for Cam Whitmore... If we can make a run, we got someone that can close games... I'm not mad at it. I think people are because of KD's age... They see a window... Shoutout to them."

Durant finished the 2024-25 season with outstanding averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from the three-point range in 62 games.

He has also played for the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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