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The Phoenix Suns are trading 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant for the Houston Rockets.
In exchange, the Suns are guard Jalen Green and guard forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and will receive five second-round picks starting this Wednesday.
Durant, who appeared at Fanatics Fest in New York on Sunday, was on stage when the presenter defeated the news to two-time NBA champions.
“I’m looking forward to being a part of the Houston Rockets. I’ve been crazy and crazy over the past few weeks, but I’m happy it’s over,” the two-time NBA Finals MVP told Kay Adams after the event.
He added: “They had an amazing season last year. I love their leadership. I felt it would be a good addition.”
CNN reached out to the representatives of the Suns, Rockets and Durant for comments.
Regarding the team he’s leaving, the 36-year-old said, “They wanted to go to me. They got what they wanted, and I got what I wanted.
“We’ll move on and wish them good luck in the future. I always remember my time.”
ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news.
Durant played 62 games this past season, averaging 26.6 points, six rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
The Rockets finished with the second-best record in the Western Conference, 52-30, but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Golden State Warriors in seven games.
Durant returned to Lone Star State and played college ball at the University of Texas for one season.
