Rockets Release NBA Veteran Days After Kevin Durant Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Following a promising but ultimately short-lived 2024-25 season, one in which the Houston Rockets lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, their front office pivoted decisively toward a win‑now mindset.

The Rockets appear to be confident in their current core. But they may have to revisit this trade target if they fall short yet again.

The Rockets-Suns version of the trade involves Houston receiving Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in last month’s draft, a second-round pick in the 2025 draft and four other second-round picks, per ESPN.