Kevin Durant had no clue he was being traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday and found out along with everyone else at Fanatics Fest, while on stage at that.
ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news in the early afternoon, noting that Durant was leaving the Phoenix Suns for Houston, with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, this year’s No. 10 pick, and five second-round picks going the other way.
“The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote in a tweet.
Kevin Durant Did Not Look Happy After Finding Out He Was Being Traded
Durant was speaking to popular sports journalist and sportscaster Taylor Rooks, who informed him of the trade. And it was clear that he was taken aback.
“We’re gonna see man, we’re gonna see,” he replied after composing himself.
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You can see his reaction in the clip below:
While it doesn’t look like KD was all that pleased, the Rockets were among his preferred destinations, along with the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. According to reports, the player and his agent let it be known that he would be willing to commit long-term to either of the three.
Surprisingly, the Rockets let Jalen Green walk as part of this trade, but they are expected to contend after securing a move for Durant and adding him to their young, talented core.
