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On Sunday, the monumental trade, marking the largest in NBA history, was finalized, with Kevin Durant making a significant move to the Houston Rockets in a deal that sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and numerous other assets in a blockbuster involving 13 players from seven different teams.
Assets for the Rockets:
Assets for the Suns:
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Assets for the Warriors:
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Assets for the Lakers:
Assets for the Timberwolves:
“Kevin greatly influences the game on both sides of the court and stands as one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history,” stated Rafael Stone, the general manager of the Rockets. “We were impressed by our team’s development last season and are confident that Kevin’s abilities will fit perfectly with our system.”
The involvement of seven teams in this Durant trade breaks the previous record of six, set last summer when Klay Thompson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
“We are thankful for the significant impact Kevin has had on both our organization and the community,” remarked Brian Gregory, general manager of the Suns. “During his time with the Suns, he ascended the scoring leaderboard to become the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 30,000 career points, and we wish him all the best as he embarks on this new chapter in Houston.”
The trade will include at least five second-round draft picks, along with the possibility of an additional pick swap. Both the Hawks and Timberwolves will also receive cash considerations to finalize the trade.
Furthermore, certain draft selections won’t be conducted until 2032, suggesting that some players regarded as historic components of the trade may not even be in high school yet.
Last season, Durant averaged 26.6 points during his 17th year in the NBA, excluding one season lost to injury. Over his career, the 6-foot-11 forward boasts averages of 27.2 points and seven rebounds per game.
This trade brings Durant back to Texas, where he had a standout year of college basketball with the Longhorns, earning the title of college player of the year and being selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2007 draft by Seattle.
With the Rockets, Durant becomes part of his fifth NBA franchise, previously representing the SuperSonics (which transitioned to the Oklahoma City Thunder), Golden State, Brooklyn, and Phoenix. He won two championships with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018 and, this past summer in Paris, became the all-time leading scorer in U.S. Olympic basketball history, participating in four gold-medal-winning teams.
Durant is a four-time scoring champion, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, and is among only eight players in league history to achieve over 30,000 points in their career.
“Having faced Kevin as an opponent and coached him in the past, I recognize he’s the kind of fierce competitor who aligns perfectly with our vision in Houston,” said Rockets coach Ime Udoka. “His exceptional skill set, passion for the game, and commitment to excellence have made him one of the most revered figures in his generation, and my coaching staff and I are eager to collaborate with him.”
In the trade, Houston dispatched Green and Brooks to Phoenix, along with the rights to Khaman Maluach from last month’s draft, a second-round pick for 2026, and another for 2032.
The Hawks acquired David Roddy, cash, and a 2031 second-round pick swap from the Rockets. Brooklyn received a 2026 second-round pick and another for 2030 from Houston, while the Warriors obtained the rights to Jahmai Mashack from last month’s draft.
This report was assisted by the Associated Press.
