The Houston Rockets have officially announced a blockbuster trade, acquiring Kevin Durant and Clint Capela from the Phoenix Suns.This move, which saw jalen Green head to Phoenix, considerably reshapes the Rockets’ roster and elevates their championship aspirations.
The Rockets, who finished last season with a 52-30 record and secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, were looking to add an elite perimeter scorer to complement their emerging stars Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun, and also veteran presence like Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. Durant,a proven championship-level talent,immediately fills that void.
This notable acquisition comes on the heels of Green’s performance in the 2025 NBA playoffs,where his first-round series was described as underwhelming. The trade has been met with widespread approval for rockets General Manager Rafael Stone, with manny believing it positions Houston as a serious contender.
Green himself has reportedly expressed a desire to improve upon his playoff struggles and remain with the rockets. However, the prospect to acquire a player of Durant’s caliber proved to be a decisive factor in the team’s strategic direction.
Fans can view Jalen Green‘s complete thoughts on the situation via his article on The Players’ Tribune.