Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a serious swap involving eight gamers, ESPN reported Sunday.
The 36-year-old ahead will be part of a younger Rockets squad led by head coach Ime Udoka, with whom Durant shares a powerful working relationship from their time with the Brooklyn Nets and the US Olympic staff. Udoka just lately signed a long-term contract to stay Houston’s coach.
The commerce contains Phoenix buying swingman Dillon Brooks and guard Jalen Inexperienced, together with the tenth total decide within the upcoming NBA Draft and 5 future second-round draft picks. Brooks was acknowledged as one of many high defenders within the league final season, whereas Inexperienced averaged 21 factors, 4.6 rebounds, and three.4 assists per recreation.
Durant, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and 2014 NBA MVP, averaged 26.6 factors, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per recreation final season with Phoenix. The Suns struggled to a 36-46 report, ending eleventh within the Western Convention.
The Rockets, who completed 52-30 final season, boast promising expertise, together with Turkish huge man Alperen Sengun and guard Fred VanVleet. This commerce is predicted to bolster their lineup considerably.
Kevin Durant joined Phoenix in February 2023 in a high-profile cope with Brooklyn that value the Suns three gamers and 4 first-round draft picks.
