Kevin Durant traded from Phoenix Suns to Houston Rockets - UPI.com

June 22 (UPI) -- Fifteen time All-Star Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for a handful of high profile players and draft picks.

"Being part of the Houston Rockets, I'm looking forward to it," Durant said moments after the trade, which was announced at Fanatic's Fest. "Crazy, crazy last couple weeks but glad it's over with."

We're speechless, but KD has words@heykayadams catches up with @KDTrey5 for his first interview as a Houston Rocket. pic.twitter.com/ccj5ouju1h— Fanatics (@Fanatics) June 22, 2025

Durant said in the interview that he had a hand in the trade, and laid out the teams he would consider playing for.

Kevin Durant traded from Phoenix Suns to Houston Rockets - UPI.com

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