What are the details of the trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets?

Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the draft, and five second-round picks.

What has been Kevin Durant's performance in the NBA leading up to this trade?

Kevin Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in the season before the trade, marking his 17th NBA season.

How did the Houston Rockets perform in the season before acquiring Kevin Durant?

The Houston Rockets had a strong regular season with a 52-30 record but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors.

What was the Phoenix Suns' performance like during Kevin Durant's time with the team?

During Durant's time, the Suns had a disappointing 36-46 season, missed the playoffs, and despite having the highest payroll, they failed to become a contender under coach Mike Budenholzer.

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Kevin Durant Traded to Houston Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

In a major NBA trade, Kevin Durant moves from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets, ending weeks of speculation and reshaping both teams' futures.

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Kevin Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in his 17th NBA season with the Suns before the trade.

The trade includes Durant moving to the Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and multiple draft picks.

Durant's contract is worth approximately $50 million next season, with a final year's salary of $54.7 million before free agency in 2026.

The Rockets, who had a strong regular season with a 52-30 record, were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Warriors.

The Suns, despite having the highest payroll in the NBA, had a disappointing 36-46 season and missed the playoffs under coach Mike Budenholzer.

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Center-leaning sources frame Kevin Durant's trade as a significant event, emphasizing its impact on both teams and the player. They express a mix of surprise and analysis, highlighting speculation and player statistics. Implicitly, there's a focus on the trade's implications for team dynamics and future prospects, reflecting a cautious optimism.

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: Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the draft, and five second-round picks.
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: Kevin Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in the season before the trade, marking his 17th NBA season.
Sources:
CBS Sports
: The Houston Rockets had a strong regular season with a 52-30 record but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors.
Sources:
CBS Sports
: During Durant's time, the Suns had a disappointing 36-46 season, missed the playoffs, and despite having the highest payroll, they failed to become a contender under coach Mike Budenholzer.
Sources:
CBS Sports
: Kevin Durant's contract with the Rockets is worth approximately $50 million next season, with a final year's salary of $54.7 million before he reaches free agency in 2026.
Sources:
CBS Sports

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