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The Phoenix Suns are trading 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, a source with direct knowledge of the agreement told CNN on Sunday.
In exchange, the Suns will receive guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, which starts this Wednesday, and five second-round picks.
Appearing at the Fanatics Fest in New York on Sunday, Durant was on stage when the presenter broke the news to the two-time NBA champion.
“Being a part of the Houston Rockets, I’m looking forward to it. Crazy, crazy last couple of weeks, but I’m glad it’s over with,” the two-time NBA Finals MVP told Kay Adams after the event.
He added: “They had a great season last year, love their leadership. I felt like I’d be a good addition.”
CNN has reached out to the Suns, the Rockets and Durant’s representative for comments.
As for the team he is leaving, the 36-year-old said, “They wanted me to go. They got what they wanted, and I got what I wanted.
“We can move on and good luck to them going forward, always remember my time there.”
ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the news.
Durant played 62 games this past season, averaging 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
The Rockets finished with the second-best record in the Western Conference at 52-30 but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Golden State Warriors in seven games.
Durant returns to the Lone Star State where he played college ball at the University of Texas for one season.
