Houston Rockets confirm arrival of Kevin Durant, in unprecedented NBA seven-team trade

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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is going to the Rockets as part of a seven-team blockbuster transfer that also includes the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers.

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Summary

• Kevin Durant, a 15-time NBA All-Star is traded from Phoenix Suns to Houston Rockets in a record seven-team deal.
• Clint Capela returns to Houston, and the Suns acquire Khaman Maluach, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and several other players.
• Rockets GM Rafael Stone says Durant impacts both ends of the court, while coach Ime Udoka values Durants skill and dedication.

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NEW YORK - Superstar Kevin Durant is headed from the Phoenix Suns to Houston as part of an NBA-record seven-team deal, the Rockets confirmed on July 6.

The Rockets will also welcome back Clint Capela in a sign-and-trade deal with Atlanta, Houston said, in a statement posted on the team website.

Also involved in the blockbuster transfer were the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers.

Durant, in a post on X on July 6, sent a farewell message to fans in Phoenix while making it clear he is excited to be heading for Houston, his fifth career NBA club.

“My time in Phoenix has come to an end,” Durant posted. “All these stops along the journey have really impacted me in a positive way. Remember it’s a world behind the scenes, and those who make things