Something insane just happened in Houston. And it has everything to do with Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Where will KD go? Who will be his new teammates? Which coach will he play for? Now, it’s time to end the questions, doubts, and debates, because they’ve sealed the deal. Amidst the 2025 NBA Finals madness, the Slim Reaper has pulled the spotlight on himself.

So, the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer and the Suns have officially parted ways. His new home? The Houston Rockets. Don’t say you didn’t see this coming! Of course, his ties with Ime Udoka from his time at the Brooklyn Nets played the Cupid in the story.

He was on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York when the news crashed through the actual topic of conversation. Meanwhile, host Taylor Rooks asked him what it sounds like heading to Houston. Without a moment’s hesitation, Durant said, “We’re gonna see man.” Reportedly, he had no clue and even asked if it was real.

At 36, Kevin Durant isn’t slowing down—he’s just aging like fine wine. Entering his 18th NBA season in 2024-25, he casually dropped 26.6 points, snagged 6.0 boards, and dished out 4.2 assists per game. Oh, and he did it while torching nets at 52.7% from the field and 43% from deep.

He is almost in the last few laps of his glorious career with 2 rings and two finals MVPs. And yet, KD remains one of the top forces on the court. Moreover, if you doubt that, you need to get out of your delusion! At the same time, it becomes crucial to understand whom the Houston Rockets have given up for the veteran forward.

The Houston Rockets make space for fitting Kevin Durant into the roster

ESPN’s Shams Charania never skips a beat. And yes, he’s done it again. While Durant was busy having a conversation on the stage of Fanatics Fest, the deal was signed. And Charania made sure the world knew about it even before the main character of the story, Kevin Durant.

He reported: “The Houston Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that sends Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the NBA draft, and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns.” 

Kevin Durant just made Houston his next playground. The 15-time All-Star joins a Rockets squad that finished No. 2 in the West but collapsed in Round 1. Now? They’ve got their missing piece. The Durant-to-Houston whispers weren’t quiet, and with Miami and San Antonio also in the mix, it’s safe to say KD got exactly what he wanted.

So now, the stage belongs to Houston, and Kevin Durant just walked in with a flamethrower. The Rockets gave up talent, picks, and promise, but in return, they got experience, firepower, and legacy. As the NBA world spins in Finals frenzy, KD’s move might just be the twist that reshapes everything after the dust settles.