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Kevin Durant’s<\/strong><\/a> trade to the Houston Rockets<\/strong> wasn’t exactly a shock. The legendary forward had sensed for some time that his departure from the Phoenix Suns<\/strong> was looming-but that didn’t stop him from sending a farewell message that some are reading as more than just a goodbye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Durant joined the Suns in the 2023 offseason in a blockbuster move<\/strong>. Now, Phoenix is sending the 18-year veteran to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks<\/strong>, the Rockets’ 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft<\/strong>, and five second-round selections.<\/p>\n The trade drama peaked during Durant’s appearance at Fanatics Fest<\/strong> in New York. Mid-interview with Taylor Rooks<\/strong>, KD received word of the deal going through. Though he remained composed, he had one final message<\/strong> for the Suns’ front office.<\/p>\n Durant didn’t stay quiet for long<\/strong>. Shortly after the trade was announced, he spoke with Kay Adams<\/strong> about his move to Houston<\/a>: “Being part of the Houston Rockets, I’m looking forward to it.”<\/em><\/p>\n He admitted that he knew the trade was coming<\/strong>, just not when. Still, he framed it as a mutual win<\/strong>: “They wanted me to go, so glad they got what they wanted. I got what I wanted, so we can move on.”<\/em><\/p>\n Then came his farewell<\/strong>-a line that struck many fans and media outlets as subtly pointed<\/strong>: “Good luck to them going forward. I’ll always remember my time there, but we’re on to something else.”<\/em><\/p>\n“Everyone got what they wanted”<\/h2>\n
KD’s tank is far from empty<\/h2>\n