On Monday, it was revealed that the Rockets were the winners in the sweepstakes. Sending Phoenix talented young scorer Jalen Green, defensive specialist Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in this week’s NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. Their winning offer seemed to be motivated by a request from their head coach, Ime Udoka.

After spending eight games in 2022-23 and the next two full seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, ending a tumultuous tenure with the Western Conference franchise, leaving an 85-60 record behind.