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NBA star Durant to join Rockets in blockbuster trade

NBA star Durant to join Rockets in blockbuster trade

Summary

Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion, will join the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns in early July. In a trade involving eight other players, the Phoenix Suns will receive Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and five future second-round picks.

Key Facts

  • Kevin Durant, an NBA player, will move from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets.
  • The trade deal includes eight other players.
  • The Phoenix Suns will receive players Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks in return.
  • Phoenix will also get the 10th pick in the NBA Draft and five future second-round picks.
  • Durant expressed enthusiasm about joining the Rockets at a media event.
  • Last season, Durant averaged 26.6 points, six rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocked shots per game.
  • The Houston Rockets finished second in the Western Conference last year but did not advance past the first round of the playoffs.
  • Kevin Durant is one of the top-scoring players in NBA history and has won two NBA titles with the Golden State Warriors.
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