After weeks of rumors, former league MVP Kevin Durant is finally on the move.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Suns are trading Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the number 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks.
The two-time Finals MVP found out about the move while he was on stage at the Fanatics Fest in New York City.
The Rockets are hoping that the 36-year-old Durant can put them over the top. This season, Houston (52-30) had the second-best record in the Western Conference, but they would lose in the first round to the Golden State Warriors.
In 62 games this season, Durant, who is scheduled to make $54.7 million in the last year of his contract, averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per contest. However, even with the 17-year veteran, it’s hard to say that the Rockets are favorites in the West. Is it an improvement? Maybe.
However, the outcome of this trade is far from certain. If the 23-year-old Green, who showed promise with an average of 21.6 points per game last season, blossoms into a star, this move could backfire on the Rockets. It’s a risky move, not a guaranteed win for the Rockets.
The Suns got decent compensation in this deal. Green is young and brimming with potential, Brooks is a reliable player, and a lottery pick is always a valuable asset. In addition, the five second round picks could be useful as well.
This move could be the start of a promising future for the Suns, whether they choose to rebuild or retool.
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