HOUSTON — Opisyal na ang paglipat ni Kevin Durant sa Rockets at ang iba pang nangyaring trades at lipatan ng mga players sa ibang teams.
“My time in Phoenix has come to an end. All these stops along the journey have really impacted me in a positive way. Remeber it’s a world behind the scenes, and those who make things work in that space, work tirelessly to make our lives easier as players,” wika ni Durant sa kanyang pasasalamat sa Suns.
“I appreciate all the quick interactions with everybody from support staff to teammates distant cousins, it’s all a family that I’m grateful to be apart of, no matter what. I truly believe this nba is a one big community. Much love to Arizona. Houston, Can’t Wait!”
Ibinigay ng Phoenix ang 15-time All-Star forward sa Houston kapalit nina Fil-Am Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, ang 10th pick sa 2025 NBA draft at limang second-round picks.
Makakasama ni Durant sa Rockets si point guard Fred VanVleet na pumirma sa isang two-year, $50 million deal.
Mananatili sa Houston si forward Jabari Smith Jr. na lumagda sa isang five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension.
Nakuha rin ng Rockets sina free agent center Clint Capela at free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith na galing sa Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers, ayon sa pagkakasunod.