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After the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the basketball world has wondered if Bradley Beal would be next to be dealt, as he’s been in talks in the past. As it was rumored that the Suns are done with Beal due to the disappointing performance and huge contract, Jake Fischer would […]

There’s no two ways about it: the addition of Kevin Durant makes the Houston Rockets one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Suddenly, a team that finished second in the Western Conference with a scrappy collection of free agent additions and homegrown draft picks found their Superstar headliner, and they didn’t even have […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was receptive towards the blockbuster trade of his former co-star Kevin Durant. After three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Durant has a new destination. Phoenix traded him to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and multiple first-round picks. it marks the third team Durant will […]

Dwyane Wade originally left the Miami Heat after the 2015-16 season before ultimately retiring with the organization in 2019. Now that his playing days are behind him, the three-time NBA champion is spilling the beans about the team’s interest in superstar Kevin Durant over the years. In the latest episode of “The Why Podcast,” hosted […]

After the Houston Rockets reportedly expressed interest in re-signing Fred VanVleet to an extension, they’re aiming to bring back others following their trade with the Phoenix Suns for All-Star Kevin Durant. The Rockets’ role players, including forwards Jae’Sean Tate and Jeff Green, as well as backup guard Aaron Holiday, are expected to reach new deals […]

With future NBA Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant officially heading to the Houston Rockets following a massive trade from the Phoenix Suns, his stardom and influence will help another community with a long history of basketball excellence. Durant has always been an active member in volunteer programs off the court and uses his following to make a […]

In the modern NBA, teams are slowly veering away from isolation plays. One-on-one plays aren’t inefficient enough to compete against the best teams in the league. However, one-on-one situations still produce some of the most exciting plays in the league. They inject a street-ball atmosphere while showcasing a player’s skill to be creative with the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of the NBA offseason recently after trading away Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. After the first draft round, the Suns used the No. 10 pick they received from Houston on Duke center Khaman Maluach to boost their frontcourt. Then, the Suns traded the No. 29 pick […]

Prior to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets swung a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant. While Durant is undoubtedly looking to move forward after his failed stint with the Suns, he can’t seem to fully escape the past, particularly when it comes to his stint playing […]

The beef between Kevin Durant and Lil B has finally been squashed shortly after the rapper reignited their feud following the former’s trade to the Houston Rockets. Lil B made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, on June 25, 2025. It appears he was talking to fellow rapper E-40, which led him to his decision […]

The Phoenix Suns seemed to be fielding calls from almost anybody when they were trying to find a trade partner for Kevin Durant. Even though Durant had his preferred destinations, the Suns still made sure to do their due diligence and find the best deal that could help them in the long run. In the […]

Kevin Durant isn’t buying Cam’ron’s theory, per Vladtv. After Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, concern flooded the league. The young Pacers star opened up about the mental weight of the injury, admitting it has taken a toll beyond the physical pain. Rapper Cam’ron chimed in with […]

Fred VanVleet is likely staying in Houston. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, VanVleet intends to sign a $50 million contract for two years with the Houston Rockets. “Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year, $50 million contract to stay with the franchise, with a player option in 2026-27, sources tell ESPN. […]

As rumors swirl around the Miami Heat, the team now looks for another way to improve the team after they were unable to land Kevin Durant in a trade, despite being a finalist along with the winner of the sweepstakes in the Houston Rockets. While the Heat now prepare for the NBA Draft on Wednesday, […]

The Houston Rockets made the most significant move of the NBA offseason, receiving Kevin Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five future second-round picks. This massive deal left the Rockets with no picks in this year’s draft. There are rumors that the Rockets are […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will receive a fresh start with his new team this upcoming season, but that won’t guarantee that old concerns and hang-ups will disappear. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently said that he believes Rodgers will have to have more to lose than Kevin Durant, who will also be in a new […]

The Miami Heat were among several teams engaged in trade talks for Kevin Durant before the Phoenix Suns dealt the 36-year-old forward to the Houston Rockets. Despite having the assets to potentially outbid Houston, Miami opted to hold firm in negotiations — an approach that NBA analyst Zach Lowe supported during a recent episode of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came close to acquiring Kevin Durant before the 36-year-old superstar was ultimately dealt to the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Speaking Monday on First Take, Windhorst detailed how the Timberwolves had advanced far in negotiations with the Phoenix Suns, but the deal fell through in the final stages. Durant, who […]

With the blockbuster trade that had Kevin Durant heading to the Houston Rockets, it seems as if the star player played a huge part in getting the deal done. While it was known that Durant had the Rockets as one of his preferred destinations, the team made out of it, not forfeiting their entire stock […]

Coming off the news that the Houston Rockets will land Kevin Durant in a trade, it’s time for the team to look at the rest of the roster and see how the contracts fit. With the Rockets approaching a decision on Fred VanVleet’s contract, since it’s a team option at $44.9 million, the latest reporting […]

The Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of Kevin Durant at the trade deadline was ultimately rebuffed, and according to a new report, head coach Steve Kerr may have played a role in the failed reunion. Durant, who was traded to the Houston Rockets this past Sunday, reportedly declined a potential return to the Warriors due in […]

Kevin Durant, fresh off his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets, isn’t feeling all the love, at least not from former NFL linebacker turned FS1 host Emmanuel Acho. Acho shared his “legacy formula” on Monday’s episode of The Facility when assessing the best players in the NBA. His formula consisted of the number of championships won […]

After offseason reports indicated that the San Antonio Spurs were Kevin Durant’s preferred destination, the future Hall-of-Fame forward okayed a trade to the Houston Rockets. San Antonio was unwilling to include this summer’s second overall draft pick and NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle in any deal for Durant. Reports indicate they were also […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA deals, only the bold dare make shocks happen. The Cleveland Cavaliers tried just that. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, they pushed forward with talks to land Kevin Durant from the Suns and dangled none other than Darius Garland, their dynamic young star, in the mix. Up against juggernauts, […]

The Kevin Durant era in the Valley of the Sun has come to a close, with the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. The return was impressive, considering Phoenix shot themselves […]

Kevin Durant is starting his time as a member of the Houston Rockets on a strong note. The Rockets acquired the star forward from the Phoenix Suns in a major trade on Sunday afternoon. They sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks to Phoenix […]

The dust has settled on the Phoenix Suns’ massive trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets were widely seen as the best suitor, and both teams were able to complete the deal. The Suns are not done yet either. They have a massive payroll and are actively looking to trim their roster […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are clearly becoming one of the best teams in the Western Conference as Anthony Edwards almost led the squad to the NBA Finals this year. The Timberwolves aren’t going anywhere, and it looked like they might bring in a big addition this offseason as rumors about a Kevin Durant trade grew loud […]

Kevin Durant had some time to call out Lil B after the rapper dissed his basketball skills. “Kevin Durant you still owe me that 1 on 1 you ain’t ready real NBA I really love basketball and hoop I mean that!” Lil B wrote. “Whatever basketball court you want ! And yo raps is trash […]

Former Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was back in New York City this weekend, appearing at the Fanatics Fest. Naturally, the 15-time All-Star, who chose the Nets over the New York Knicks in free agency in 2019, received some jeers. One Knicks fan yelled that Durant wished he had joined the Knicks. However, Durant quickly […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have all the bragging rights in the world after winning the NBA Championship on Sunday night. The Thunder had their backs against the wall, but they came up big in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers with a 103-91 victory. However, the day of Game 7 was full of news that […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the devastatingly shorthanded Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship on Sunday night, the Houston Rockets strengthened their own title aspirations by completing a huge trade with the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant is now in Space City, and Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 […]

While the plan seems to be for the Milwaukee Bucks to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo after an immense amount of rumors have been swirling around about a possible trade, Brian Windhorst speaks about a potential departure. As Windhorst has spoken before about the Bucks’ future with Antetokounmpo, he would once again touch on the situation, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship since their introduction to the league in the 2008-09 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals at home Sunday night. But Oklahoma City raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy was hardly the only big news to come out of the […]

Jalen Green starts a new chapter of his NBA career after the Houston Rockets traded him to the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets sent Green alongside Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks to the Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant. While Durant made his reactions live during […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finally led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the promised land, 13 years after the Thunder first experienced heartbreak in the NBA Finals. On Sunday night, the Thunder were able to seal the deal, taking a 103-91 victory in Game 7 over the Indiana Pacers thanks to a dominant third-quarter effort. Gilgeous-Alexander finishes the […]

The Houston Rockets made a big offseason move to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Head coach Ime Udoka may have played a key role in this trade taking place. The Rockets landed Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. […]

Kevin Durant’s next chapter in the NBA began in the most unexpected way. While on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City with Rich Kleiman, his longtime agent and business partner, Durant was told mid-conversation that he had just been traded to the Houston Rockets. The moment quickly went viral as fans watched Durant […]

Looking at the Houston Rockets’ trade for star Kevin Durant, the package that the team gave to the Phoenix Suns won out over the other finalist in the Miami Heat. As the basketball world will grade who won the Durant trade between the Rockets and Suns, the latest report from Marc Stein details who was […]