Kevin Durant will play for the Houston Rockets next season. The basketball star leaves the Phoenix Suns after they traded him away. Durant turns 37 soon but still plays at a top level. The trade happens when July starts and moves many players around. Houston sends away some of their young talent to make this deal work.
Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks head to Phoenix as part of the swap. The Suns also receive a high draft pick and several future picks. Durant spoke about joining his new team at a recent event. He said Houston had a strong season and good leaders. The veteran player thinks he can help the team win more games.
Durant has won Olympic gold medals four times with Team USA. He earned the league MVP award back when he played for Oklahoma City. Last season he scored over 26 points per game for Phoenix. The Suns had a disappointing year and missed the playoffs completely. Houston made the playoffs but lost early despite finishing second in their conference.
Ime Udoka coaches the Rockets and just signed a new long contract. Durant and Udoka worked together before on different teams. The coach knows how to use Durant effectively on the court. Durant has scored more points than almost any player ever. He won two championships with Golden State and earned Finals MVP both times.
Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks head to Phoenix as part of the swap. The Suns also receive a high draft pick and several future picks. Durant spoke about joining his new team at a recent event. He said Houston had a strong season and good leaders. The veteran player thinks he can help the team win more games.
Durant has won Olympic gold medals four times with Team USA. He earned the league MVP award back when he played for Oklahoma City. Last season he scored over 26 points per game for Phoenix. The Suns had a disappointing year and missed the playoffs completely. Houston made the playoffs but lost early despite finishing second in their conference.
Ime Udoka coaches the Rockets and just signed a new long contract. Durant and Udoka worked together before on different teams. The coach knows how to use Durant effectively on the court. Durant has scored more points than almost any player ever. He won two championships with Golden State and earned Finals MVP both times.
