'That's a home run trade': Basketball world reacts as Durant is dealt to Rockets

June 23, 2025 - 2:04am

Martine Gaillard breaks down the reported blockbuster trade sending two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, with Houston sending standout Jalen Green, Canadian Dillon Brooks, and draft consideration to the Phoenix Suns.

As if Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder wasn't enough action, the news of Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets also broke Sunday.

The Phoenix Suns dealt the 15-time all-star to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday.

In a day already full of NBA excitement, here's a look at social media reactions to the move.

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