Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets sent shockwaves through the NBA. Now, he's finally speaking out about the trade and his departure from the Phoenix Suns. In a recent interview, Durant revealed he was initially "upset" upon learning the Suns were considering trading him, particularly because he felt he had built a strong relationship with the organization.
Durant's Disappointment with the Suns
"I was a little upset because, you know, I felt like we built a solid relationship – me and the Phoenix Suns," Durant stated at the CNBC x Boardroom's GamePlan 2025 Summit. "To hear that from a different party was kind of upsetting, but that's just the name of the game."
Durant's tenure with the Suns, alongside Devin Booker, didn't yield the playoff success many had anticipated. After an early exit in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, some fans placed the blame squarely on Durant. While Durant believed he had good ties with the organization, the sentiment wasn't always mirrored by the fanbase. Ultimately, Durant expressed a sense of relief upon leaving Phoenix.
"They wanted me to go. They got what they wanted, and I got what I wanted," Durant said. "We can move on and good luck to them going forward. Always remember my t...
The Warriors Connection
Durant also confirmed that the Golden State Warriors expressed interest in bringing him back, a move he ultimately shut down through his business partner, Rich Kleiman. Durant felt it was better to move on to a new chapter with the Houston Rockets. The Rockets acquired Durant in a blockbuster trade involving Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th pick in the draft, signaling a new era for the franchise.
As Durant embarks on this new journey, fans are eager to see how he integrates with the Rockets and whether he can lead them to championship contention.