The Suns engaged in serious talks to move Kevin Durant this week, primarily focused on the Heat, Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves, sources said. Several other wild-card suitors emerged as well — including the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets, sources said. But with Durant on an expiring, $54.7 million contract and eligible for a new two-year extension after the trade, the league’s market for him clearly showed his ability to dictate whether he wanted to play for a franchise long term.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Why the Rockets changed course on Kevin Durant, and fast-tracked their timeline to go all-in on the now, at @TheAthletic, with @KellyIko
nytimes.com/athletic/64441… – 5:45 PM
Why the Rockets changed course on Kevin Durant, and fast-tracked their timeline to go all-in on the now, at @TheAthletic, with @KellyIko
nytimes.com/athletic/64441… – 5:45 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
By the time the ink had dried on Ime Udoka’s extension, two things were certain — the Rockets were committed for the long haul and Kevin Durant was within reach.
On a two-footed jump into title contention. Reporting w/ @sam_amick for @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/64441… – 5:42 PM
By the time the ink had dried on Ime Udoka’s extension, two things were certain — the Rockets were committed for the long haul and Kevin Durant was within reach.
On a two-footed jump into title contention. Reporting w/ @sam_amick for @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/64441… – 5:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Under which circumstances would Kevin Durant’s odds at a third title been maximized:
Back to Golden State at the deadline.
OR
Going to Houston now. – 5:25 PM
Under which circumstances would Kevin Durant’s odds at a third title been maximized:
Back to Golden State at the deadline.
OR
Going to Houston now. – 5:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Remember when Suns thought they were getting Dillon Brooks from Memphis in three-team deal in 2018-19?
Grizzlies were trying to move MarShon Brooks. Backed out.
Interim GM James Jones: “Miscommunication.”
Suns now has Dillon Brooks in Kevin Durant trade. Crazy. #Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/HK1mZTZg3X – 5:21 PM
Remember when Suns thought they were getting Dillon Brooks from Memphis in three-team deal in 2018-19?
Grizzlies were trying to move MarShon Brooks. Backed out.
Interim GM James Jones: “Miscommunication.”
Suns now has Dillon Brooks in Kevin Durant trade. Crazy. #Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/HK1mZTZg3X – 5:21 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: the Rockets were the most logical destination for Kevin Durant, who shockingly didn’t go for a haul.
Leave it to KD to steal Oklahoma City’s (possible) thunder sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/ke… – 4:55 PM
New for @YahooSports: the Rockets were the most logical destination for Kevin Durant, who shockingly didn’t go for a haul.
Leave it to KD to steal Oklahoma City’s (possible) thunder sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/ke… – 4:55 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Between LeBron, KD, and Steph…those are three iconic guys to me right now”
#Rockets legend Ralph Sampson reacts to the blockbuster trade to get Kevin Durant with @WorldWideWob and @DarthAmin pic.x.com/8epYBqX7f6 – 4:30 PM
“Between LeBron, KD, and Steph…those are three iconic guys to me right now”
#Rockets legend Ralph Sampson reacts to the blockbuster trade to get Kevin Durant with @WorldWideWob and @DarthAmin pic.x.com/8epYBqX7f6 – 4:30 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Brought @Gambo987 on my pod to discuss the Kevin Durant trade. How it happened, why the Suns chose this deal, who the mystery suitors were, and what KD still has left in the tank for the Rockets: youtube.com/watch?v=SUJ2rZ…
Audio pod version dropping soon. – 4:22 PM
Brought @Gambo987 on my pod to discuss the Kevin Durant trade. How it happened, why the Suns chose this deal, who the mystery suitors were, and what KD still has left in the tank for the Rockets: youtube.com/watch?v=SUJ2rZ…
Audio pod version dropping soon. – 4:22 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Are the Rockets legit Title Contenders with KD? Caitlyn Clark the most POWERFUL woman in WNBA History?! I had to address the whole Ring Culture BS!!! Sunday edition of @RoadTrippinPod with yours truly
Tap in
youtube.com/watch?v=3wid95… – 4:17 PM
Are the Rockets legit Title Contenders with KD? Caitlyn Clark the most POWERFUL woman in WNBA History?! I had to address the whole Ring Culture BS!!! Sunday edition of @RoadTrippinPod with yours truly
Tap in
youtube.com/watch?v=3wid95… – 4:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Reaction.
If Suns started season today after trading Kevin Durant to Rockets:
1. Start Jalen Green with Devin Booker and have Bradley Beal come off the bench.
2. Start Booker, Green and Beal in a three-guard look.
Suns can’t be done making moves this offseason.#Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/ggDbyC15ZG – 4:12 PM
Reaction.
If Suns started season today after trading Kevin Durant to Rockets:
1. Start Jalen Green with Devin Booker and have Bradley Beal come off the bench.
2. Start Booker, Green and Beal in a three-guard look.
Suns can’t be done making moves this offseason.#Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/ggDbyC15ZG – 4:12 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Tonight’s rundown for NBA Countdown should be:
A BLOCK
– Finals mini movie
– Biggest storylines/what to watch
B BLOCK
– OKC — how we got here
– Keys to game for Thunder
C BLOCK
– Pacers mini movie
– Keys to game for Pacers
D BLOCK
– Predictions
That’s it. Zero KD talk. – 4:04 PM
Tonight’s rundown for NBA Countdown should be:
A BLOCK
– Finals mini movie
– Biggest storylines/what to watch
B BLOCK
– OKC — how we got here
– Keys to game for Thunder
C BLOCK
– Pacers mini movie
– Keys to game for Pacers
D BLOCK
– Predictions
That’s it. Zero KD talk. – 4:04 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“There’s no way they can go and just totally rebuild, and think Devin [Booker] is going to be OK”
@Suns analyst and NBA Today host @jumpshot8 reacts to the Kevin Durant trade news with @worldwidewob and @DarthAmin pic.x.com/ChQFc9LQjB – 3:51 PM
“There’s no way they can go and just totally rebuild, and think Devin [Booker] is going to be OK”
@Suns analyst and NBA Today host @jumpshot8 reacts to the Kevin Durant trade news with @worldwidewob and @DarthAmin pic.x.com/ChQFc9LQjB – 3:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant’s immediate reaction to the Phoenix Suns-Houston Rockets trade (w/video) #Suns #Rockets #FanaticsFest azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:37 PM
Kevin Durant’s immediate reaction to the Phoenix Suns-Houston Rockets trade (w/video) #Suns #Rockets #FanaticsFest azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:37 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Houston addressed its biggest weakness and KD lands in an ideal basketball situation.
The Offer Sheet: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet pic.x.com/oVA3jjjpzf – 3:36 PM
Houston addressed its biggest weakness and KD lands in an ideal basketball situation.
The Offer Sheet: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet pic.x.com/oVA3jjjpzf – 3:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Suns got punked in their trade talks for Kevin Durant and the low return in the deal is a wellwellwell if it isn’t the consequences of their actions: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 3:33 PM
The Suns got punked in their trade talks for Kevin Durant and the low return in the deal is a wellwellwell if it isn’t the consequences of their actions: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 3:33 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve said for like the last year or so that I think someday, we have an “Ishbia Rule” that prevents excessive draft pick trading sort of like the “Stepien Rule” does now.
I think the Kevin Durant trade was a strong step in that direction. – 3:17 PM
I’ve said for like the last year or so that I think someday, we have an “Ishbia Rule” that prevents excessive draft pick trading sort of like the “Stepien Rule” does now.
I think the Kevin Durant trade was a strong step in that direction. – 3:17 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Houston addressed its biggest weakness and KD lands in an ideal basketball situation.
The Offer Sheet: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet pic.x.com/dQSjp1MTY5 – 3:13 PM
Houston addressed its biggest weakness and KD lands in an ideal basketball situation.
The Offer Sheet: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet pic.x.com/dQSjp1MTY5 – 3:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I’ll have words coming tomorrow on KD’s time here but will say now I very much appreciated his time here working with the media and our interactions. His open-mindedness and availability challenged everyone to get better and how to utilize the valuable resource he provided. – 3:04 PM
I’ll have words coming tomorrow on KD’s time here but will say now I very much appreciated his time here working with the media and our interactions. His open-mindedness and availability challenged everyone to get better and how to utilize the valuable resource he provided. – 3:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Now, we just need to get the SuperSonics back in the NBA while the Rockets still have the last of the SuperSonics, Durant and Green (assuming Green re-ups.) – 3:03 PM
Now, we just need to get the SuperSonics back in the NBA while the Rockets still have the last of the SuperSonics, Durant and Green (assuming Green re-ups.) – 3:03 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat again comes up empty in pursuit of Kevin Durant. Suns trading Durant to Rockets miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at what stood between the Heat and a Durant deal – 2:43 PM
Heat again comes up empty in pursuit of Kevin Durant. Suns trading Durant to Rockets miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at what stood between the Heat and a Durant deal – 2:43 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Updated 2026 NBA Championship odds after the Kevin Durant odds at @BetOnline_ag. pic.x.com/QjNKfVifxK – 2:38 PM
Updated 2026 NBA Championship odds after the Kevin Durant odds at @BetOnline_ag. pic.x.com/QjNKfVifxK – 2:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE BREAKING NEWS: Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets | Garden Report x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:32 PM
LIVE BREAKING NEWS: Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets | Garden Report x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:32 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kevin Durant is going to the Houston Rockets.
More from @ShamsCharania on the blockbuster trade
spr.ly/60184ZS3s – 2:30 PM
Kevin Durant is going to the Houston Rockets.
More from @ShamsCharania on the blockbuster trade
spr.ly/60184ZS3s – 2:30 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
I swear 80% of y’all are more hyped about 36yo post-achilles KD changing teams than you are about an NBA Finals Game 7. – 2:29 PM
I swear 80% of y’all are more hyped about 36yo post-achilles KD changing teams than you are about an NBA Finals Game 7. – 2:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wrote about the Spurs not acquiring KD: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups…
– Looking at drafting or trading 14th pick Wednesday.
– Upcoming free agency June 30 and free agents in NTMLE and BAE range – 2:28 PM
Wrote about the Spurs not acquiring KD: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups…
– Looking at drafting or trading 14th pick Wednesday.
– Upcoming free agency June 30 and free agents in NTMLE and BAE range – 2:28 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Rockets set to acquire Kevin Durant, Spurs’ options going forward open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/JJsLQnppXG – 2:25 PM
Rockets set to acquire Kevin Durant, Spurs’ options going forward open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/JJsLQnppXG – 2:25 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Kevin Durant shot 56% in one-on-one situations this season, among the highest marks of the last 20 years. – 2:20 PM
Kevin Durant shot 56% in one-on-one situations this season, among the highest marks of the last 20 years. – 2:20 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime is out! @sethpartnow joins with an initial KD trade reaction. Sign up for Dunc’d Prime, and get our mock offseason and all the rest of our transaction season coverage for 35% off your first year with code mockoffseason2025 duncdon.supportingcast.fm/mock-offseason… – 2:20 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime is out! @sethpartnow joins with an initial KD trade reaction. Sign up for Dunc’d Prime, and get our mock offseason and all the rest of our transaction season coverage for 35% off your first year with code mockoffseason2025 duncdon.supportingcast.fm/mock-offseason… – 2:20 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Kevin Durant says he’s “very happy” and “looking forward” to being part of the Houston Rockets.
Why Houston?
“They had a great season last year,” says Durant. “I love their leadership. I felt like I would be a good addition.” pic.x.com/eFD8FHSLpW – 2:12 PM
Kevin Durant says he’s “very happy” and “looking forward” to being part of the Houston Rockets.
Why Houston?
“They had a great season last year,” says Durant. “I love their leadership. I felt like I would be a good addition.” pic.x.com/eFD8FHSLpW – 2:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Kevin Durant Reaction Live Stream @PlayProphetX x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:09 PM
Kevin Durant Reaction Live Stream @PlayProphetX x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Going live w/ @NoaDalzell at 2:30 talking Durant. @TheGardenReport
I think we agree on this topic, but we’ll see.
Also, a little #Pacers #Thunder G7 primer. Join us here: youtube.com/watch?v=Wgsgab… pic.x.com/fjZxqcmMo8 – 2:06 PM
Going live w/ @NoaDalzell at 2:30 talking Durant. @TheGardenReport
I think we agree on this topic, but we’ll see.
Also, a little #Pacers #Thunder G7 primer. Join us here: youtube.com/watch?v=Wgsgab… pic.x.com/fjZxqcmMo8 – 2:06 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
If I was producing ESPN’s pregame tonight:
Zero KD to Suns talk.
For more trade reaction, go to ESPN dot com, listen to podcasts or watch post game SportsCenter.
But this is Game 7. All of the energy on that desk should be on Pacers-Thunder. – 2:01 PM
If I was producing ESPN’s pregame tonight:
Zero KD to Suns talk.
For more trade reaction, go to ESPN dot com, listen to podcasts or watch post game SportsCenter.
But this is Game 7. All of the energy on that desk should be on Pacers-Thunder. – 2:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Kevin Durant era is over in Phoenix. Suns trade superstar forward in major deal (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:58 PM
UPDATED: Kevin Durant era is over in Phoenix. Suns trade superstar forward in major deal (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant trade: Here’s who the Phoenix Suns are receiving (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:54 PM
Kevin Durant trade: Here’s who the Phoenix Suns are receiving (w/video) #Suns #Rockets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:54 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Brooklyn
Team USA Houston
KD and Ime Udoka’s history runs deep 🤝 pic.x.com/C78MJVIlhm – 1:53 PM
Brooklyn
Team USA HoustonKD and Ime Udoka’s history runs deep 🤝 pic.x.com/C78MJVIlhm – 1:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bigger deal?
Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, 10th overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks.
NBA Finals Game 7: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at Paycom Center. #Suns #NBAFinals – 1:51 PM
Bigger deal?
Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, 10th overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks.
NBA Finals Game 7: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at Paycom Center. #Suns #NBAFinals – 1:51 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
About 15 years ago, Kevin Durant destroyed the Rockets in a game my wife and youngest son attended. On the way home, my wife said “We should get that guy.” We laughed. But obviously, the Rockets value her insight. – 1:51 PM
About 15 years ago, Kevin Durant destroyed the Rockets in a game my wife and youngest son attended. On the way home, my wife said “We should get that guy.” We laughed. But obviously, the Rockets value her insight. – 1:51 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If you assume Houston is extending Durant, I have to imagine either Jabari Smith or Tari Eason (probably Smith, but maybe this goes into the year and flips) is not extended and therefore isn’t going to be on the team beyond the 25-26 season.
I’d be trying to get both of them. – 1:48 PM
If you assume Houston is extending Durant, I have to imagine either Jabari Smith or Tari Eason (probably Smith, but maybe this goes into the year and flips) is not extended and therefore isn’t going to be on the team beyond the 25-26 season.
I’d be trying to get both of them. – 1:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Biggest #Rockets question is POA creation now but Şengün, Durant have handled that role plenty and Amen Thompson can now grow into it. They might still have some stagnant offensive stretches, but the late game boost Durant added in particular was exactly what they need. – 1:36 PM
Biggest #Rockets question is POA creation now but Şengün, Durant have handled that role plenty and Amen Thompson can now grow into it. They might still have some stagnant offensive stretches, but the late game boost Durant added in particular was exactly what they need. – 1:36 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Time for an #InstantReaction
Report from @ShamsCharania – Kevin Durant is being traded to the #Rockets for Jalen, Dillon, 10th pick & 5 2nd rd picks
Now give me your thoughts!!! 🚀🚀 pic.x.com/7DH35fPZBH – 1:34 PM
Time for an #InstantReaction
Report from @ShamsCharania – Kevin Durant is being traded to the #Rockets for Jalen, Dillon, 10th pick & 5 2nd rd picks
Now give me your thoughts!!! 🚀🚀 pic.x.com/7DH35fPZBH – 1:34 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
The Phoenix Suns just spent $367 million on their 2024-25 roster that missed the playoffs
Then they traded Kevin Durant and they’re still going to be a tax-paying team in 2025-26 💀 pic.x.com/wNXNQg8Xua – 1:30 PM
The Phoenix Suns just spent $367 million on their 2024-25 roster that missed the playoffs
Then they traded Kevin Durant and they’re still going to be a tax-paying team in 2025-26 💀 pic.x.com/wNXNQg8Xua – 1:30 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kel’el Ware was among the sticking points in the Heat’s negotiations with the Suns that eventually led to Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets, according to a league source. The Heat was reluctant to include Ware in its offers for Durant. – 1:30 PM
Kel’el Ware was among the sticking points in the Heat’s negotiations with the Suns that eventually led to Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets, according to a league source. The Heat was reluctant to include Ware in its offers for Durant. – 1:30 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Suns agree to trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for players and picks @washingtonpost @postsports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06… – 1:30 PM
Story: Suns agree to trade Kevin Durant to Rockets for players and picks @washingtonpost @postsports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06… – 1:30 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Who would’ve thought Russ, KD and Harden would all be Houston Rockets at some point in their careers 😯 pic.x.com/NJKcYUYdPN – 1:29 PM
Who would’ve thought Russ, KD and Harden would all be Houston Rockets at some point in their careers 😯 pic.x.com/NJKcYUYdPN – 1:29 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Houston made out like bandits in that a trade. Kept all of their young guys who are worth a damn and got KD. They’ll be a force next season. – 1:27 PM
Houston made out like bandits in that a trade. Kept all of their young guys who are worth a damn and got KD. They’ll be a force next season. – 1:27 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
The Heat should have done that.
It’s hard to overstate how bad the East will be next year.
Even if it means both Jaquez and Jovic. Or even potentially Wade.
All three are replaceable assets on the margin.
Durant, Bam and Herro would have been great. – 1:27 PM
The Heat should have done that.
It’s hard to overstate how bad the East will be next year.
Even if it means both Jaquez and Jovic. Or even potentially Wade.
All three are replaceable assets on the margin.
Durant, Bam and Herro would have been great. – 1:27 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So Phoenix now has the No. 10 pick, a historically light scouting department and a glaring hole at center that the Durant trade didn’t fill.
Teams that are trading centers this summer are licking their lips. At the very least, they’ve found leverage to use against the Lakers. – 1:26 PM
So Phoenix now has the No. 10 pick, a historically light scouting department and a glaring hole at center that the Durant trade didn’t fill.
Teams that are trading centers this summer are licking their lips. At the very least, they’ve found leverage to use against the Lakers. – 1:26 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Game 7 of the NBA Finals and I can’t wait for the pregame to open with a discussion of how KD to the Rockets impacts LeBron. – 1:23 PM
Game 7 of the NBA Finals and I can’t wait for the pregame to open with a discussion of how KD to the Rockets impacts LeBron. – 1:23 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Multiple reports say that the Suns are trading Kevin Durant to Rockets in blockbuster deal
@WorldWideWob & @DarthAmin are live RIGHT NOW on NBA Radio Ch. 86 with full reaction.
Tune in: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/rUY8NDDe0o – 1:17 PM
Multiple reports say that the Suns are trading Kevin Durant to Rockets in blockbuster deal
@WorldWideWob & @DarthAmin are live RIGHT NOW on NBA Radio Ch. 86 with full reaction.
Tune in: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/rUY8NDDe0o – 1:17 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I was really skeptical all offseason about the Rockets trading for KD. I wanted them to take another year to figure out what they really have, and I wanted them keeping the powder dry for someone younger.
But at this price? Shit. No reason not to. – 1:12 PM
I was really skeptical all offseason about the Rockets trading for KD. I wanted them to take another year to figure out what they really have, and I wanted them keeping the powder dry for someone younger.
But at this price? Shit. No reason not to. – 1:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD all-time ranks:
4th in playoff PPG
6th in PPG
6th in playoff 3P
7th in playoff PTS
8th in PTS
Rocket. pic.x.com/PsKuFF5eoz – 1:11 PM
KD all-time ranks:
4th in playoff PPG
6th in PPG
6th in playoff 3P
7th in playoff PTS
8th in PTS
Rocket. pic.x.com/PsKuFF5eoz – 1:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD moves:
2016 — Joined reigning 1 seed
2019 — Joined reigning 6 seed
2022 — Joined reigning 1 seed
2025 — Joined reigning 2 seed pic.x.com/qmb1YpgG9T – 1:07 PM
KD moves:
2016 — Joined reigning 1 seed
2019 — Joined reigning 6 seed
2022 — Joined reigning 1 seed
2025 — Joined reigning 2 seed pic.x.com/qmb1YpgG9T – 1:07 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
All smiles for @KDTrey5 as the news breaks that Durant is headed to the #Rockets while he’s doing a Q&A at #FanaticsFest (btw – @FanaticsFest is in New York, thus the crowd reaction). (🎥 @JCMacriNBA ) pic.x.com/81EZ64Z2nZ – 1:06 PM
All smiles for @KDTrey5 as the news breaks that Durant is headed to the #Rockets while he’s doing a Q&A at #FanaticsFest (btw – @FanaticsFest is in New York, thus the crowd reaction). (🎥 @JCMacriNBA ) pic.x.com/81EZ64Z2nZ – 1:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant since leaving Golden State:
3 — Times traded*
2 — Playoff series wins
(*including sign and trade) pic.x.com/poNpy3Tro0 – 1:03 PM
Kevin Durant since leaving Golden State:
3 — Times traded*
2 — Playoff series wins
(*including sign and trade) pic.x.com/poNpy3Tro0 – 1:03 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
NBA bombshell: Kevin Durant is joining the Houston Rockets. Jalen Green is part of the trade @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/nba-bombshe… – 1:03 PM
NBA bombshell: Kevin Durant is joining the Houston Rockets. Jalen Green is part of the trade @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/nba-bombshe… – 1:03 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Kevin Durant can extend with the Houston Rockets for up to two years, $122.1 million starting on July 6.
2026-27: $59.5 million
2027-28: $ 62.5 million
He could extend for less to help them build a stronger roster, but have more flexibility to fit it with Green and Brooks gone. – 1:02 PM
Kevin Durant can extend with the Houston Rockets for up to two years, $122.1 million starting on July 6.
2026-27: $59.5 million
2027-28: $ 62.5 million
He could extend for less to help them build a stronger roster, but have more flexibility to fit it with Green and Brooks gone. – 1:02 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Full ESPN story on the Houston Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that sends Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the NBA draft and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:59 PM
Full ESPN story on the Houston Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that sends Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the NBA draft and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:59 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I have to think that Minnesota had a better offer for KD than the one the Suns took from Houston. – 12:59 PM
I have to think that Minnesota had a better offer for KD than the one the Suns took from Houston. – 12:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Kevin Durant trade finally happened. We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns for an emergency pod to sort it all out! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=RPuA4E… – 12:59 PM
The Kevin Durant trade finally happened. We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns for an emergency pod to sort it all out! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=RPuA4E… – 12:59 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Newser here on the massive KD-to-Houston trade, at @TheAthletic , w/ @DougHaller
The Rockets, timeline be damned, are going for it. And the Suns get the competitive pieces they were looking for.
nytimes.com/athletic/64248… – 12:58 PM
Newser here on the massive KD-to-Houston trade, at @TheAthletic , w/ @DougHaller
The Rockets, timeline be damned, are going for it. And the Suns get the competitive pieces they were looking for.
nytimes.com/athletic/64248… – 12:58 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Rockets starting lineup next year:
PG – Fred VanVleet
SG – Amen Thompson
SF – Kevin Durant
PF – Jabari Smith Jr.
C – Alperen Sengun – 12:58 PM
Rockets starting lineup next year:
PG – Fred VanVleet
SG – Amen Thompson
SF – Kevin Durant
PF – Jabari Smith Jr.
C – Alperen Sengun – 12:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Brooklyn Nets were going to hire Ime Udoka after firing Steve Nash, but that got stopped… so KD reunites with Udoka in Houston
Udoka will be Durant’s 8th head coach in 8 seasons (Kerr, Atkinson, Vaughn, Nash, Williams, Vogel, Budenholzer, Udoka) pic.x.com/8P2XtkZ5y4 – 12:55 PM
The Brooklyn Nets were going to hire Ime Udoka after firing Steve Nash, but that got stopped… so KD reunites with Udoka in Houston
Udoka will be Durant’s 8th head coach in 8 seasons (Kerr, Atkinson, Vaughn, Nash, Williams, Vogel, Budenholzer, Udoka) pic.x.com/8P2XtkZ5y4 – 12:55 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯🔄BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round pick! pic.x.com/qIHEIEUKPu – 12:54 PM
🤯🔄BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round pick! pic.x.com/qIHEIEUKPu – 12:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
KD back in the state of Texas, Flagg on the way and Wemby in season 3. NBA reporters probably should start making Marriott reservations now. – 12:53 PM
KD back in the state of Texas, Flagg on the way and Wemby in season 3. NBA reporters probably should start making Marriott reservations now. – 12:53 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
That’s a fair deal for both sides. Straight up. But for Houston:
1. This was the best possible Jalen Green off-ramp.
2. You don’t have to worry about drafting someone who’s not going to play next year.
3. Kevin Durant solves a million different on-court problems. – 12:52 PM
That’s a fair deal for both sides. Straight up. But for Houston:
1. This was the best possible Jalen Green off-ramp.
2. You don’t have to worry about drafting someone who’s not going to play next year.
3. Kevin Durant solves a million different on-court problems. – 12:52 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.x.com/EwrbA2ES9O – 12:38 PM
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.x.com/EwrbA2ES9O – 12:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant tweets DeMarcus Cousins’ source, a Phoenix Suns ‘teammate,’ is lying about locker room fights (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:51 PM
Kevin Durant tweets DeMarcus Cousins’ source, a Phoenix Suns ‘teammate,’ is lying about locker room fights (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Thunder players with a 30-point Game 7:
— Kevin Durant
— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
— Lu Dort
That’s it. pic.x.com/b5FowZJvnz – 4:22 PM
Thunder players with a 30-point Game 7:
— Kevin Durant
— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
— Lu Dort
That’s it. pic.x.com/b5FowZJvnz – 4:22 PM
More on this storyline
SiriusXM NBA Radio: “There’s no way they can go and just totally rebuild, and think Devin [Booker] is going to be OK” @Suns analyst and NBA Today host @jumpshot8 reacts to the Kevin Durant trade news with @worldwidewob and @DarthAmin -via Twitter @SiriusXMNBA / June 22, 2025
And Udoka, who recently received a lucrative contract extension, was a strong behind-the-scenes advocate for adding Durant’s bucket-getting to the Rockets’ very youthful core despite Houston’s well-chronicled timeline concerns given that the future Hall of Famer turns 37 in September. -via marcstein.substack.com / June 22, 2025
The Timberwolves, by contrast, had all but removed themselves from contention well before the weekend. They were not comfortable making an aggressive trade pursuit knowing that Durant, even though he maintains a close friendship with Wolves star Anthony Edwards, ultimately did not want to land in Minnesota. -via marcstein.substack.com / June 22, 2025