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Suns’ Stance on Trading Jalen Green Emerges After Kevin Durant Exit

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 3:12 PM ET

Two years after being traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant was traded for a second time in his career from the valley to Houston. Following an 85-60 record with the Suns, Durant is now a member of the Rockets.

Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Sunday that the Rockets are sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks (the No. 59 selection in this year's draft, two in 2026 and one in 2030) to the Suns. Durant will be an official member of the Rockets on July 6, when the new league year begins.

Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 62 games this season. The Suns finished with a 36-46 record that prompted Mike Budenholzer's firing and the subsequent trade of the future Hall of Famer.

The addition of Green has apparently drawn some questions from fans and executives around the league. The guard is an intriguing option for the Suns, but there might be a possibility that he gets traded again this offseason.

Suns reporter John Gambadoro revealed on Sunday that the team is planning to pair Devin Booker with Green up in the backcourt.

"The Suns do not plan to trade Jalen Green, he is expected to play alongside Devin Booker in the backcourt."

Jalen Green finished his fourth season with the No. 2 seed in the West, the Houston Rockets. The former No. 2 overall pick averaged 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He showed glimpses of his brilliance at times, but many thought Green still had new levels to unlock in his game.

The Suns received huge compensation for Durant, but this may not be the only move they make this offseason.

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

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