After months of speculation, Kevin Durant has finally moved on from the Phoenix Suns and found a new home. On Sunday, just before the NBA Finals buzz reached its peak, the Suns traded Durant to the Houston Rockets.
The Rockets were one of the teams Durant had shown interest in joining. Alongside Houston, Durant also named the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs potential destinations. Prior to finalizing the deal with the Rockets, the Heat reportedly made a strong push to acquire the two-time Finals MVP.
According to the proposal from Miami, the Suns would have received Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, Haywood Highsmith, Jamie Jaquez Jr., and the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. In exchange, the Heat would land Kevin Durant.
The Phoenix Suns reportedly REJECTED the following trade before moving Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets 👀
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) June 23, 2025
PHX receive: Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, Haywood Highsmith, Jamie Jaquez Jr, and the 20th pick in the 2025 NBA draft
MIA receive: Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/UnsgdGyO22
However, the Suns rejected the Heat’s offer, feeling it didn’t meet their expectations. The Suns felt the package from Houston was far more valuable. In return for Durant, Phoenix received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 draft, and five additional second-round picks.
Kevin Durant Willing To Take Less As He Eyes Championship Finish In Houston
Durant is making it clear that his move to Houston is about more than just another chapter; it’s about building a legacy. According to NBA insider Shams Charania on The Pat McAfee Show, Durant appears open to accepting less than a max contract on his upcoming extension with the Rockets.
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Durant is nearing the end of his career. Hence, reportedly, he hopes to finish it in Houston with a championship.
Kevin Durant appears open to taking less than a max on his upcoming extension with the Rockets, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow.
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 23, 2025
Durant wants to end his career in Houston with a championship, and he knows what the apron limitations bring on potential title contenders. pic.twitter.com/3Ce5BuwXIf
With Durant now in Houston, he joins a promising core that includes Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and several other young and talented players. The Rockets are now poised to take a major leap forward with one of the greatest scorers in NBA history leading their charge.
