Kevin Durant Joins Houston Rockets in Historic Seven-Team NBA Trade
Source: news.source.sunstar
Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a groundbreaking seven-team NBA deal, setting a new record for the most teams involved in a single trade. The complex transaction involved 13 players, numerous draft picks, and cash considerations, with significant moves including Durant's move to Houston and Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks heading to Phoenix. This marks Durant's return to Texas and his fifth NBA franchise, following his notable career achievements.
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Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns in a record-setting seven-team NBA trade.
The trade involved 13 players and multiple draft picks and cash considerations across seven teams.
Durant's move marks his return to Texas, where he played college basketball.
This is Durant's fifth NBA franchise, following stints with the Thunder, Warriors, Nets, and Suns.
Durant is a two-time NBA champion, four-time scoring champion, two-time Finals MVP, and has over 30,000 career points.
The Rockets' general manager and coach expressed enthusiasm about Durant's fit with the team's culture and growth.
