NBA confirms transfer of Durant in extraordinary multi-team deal involving seven teams
In a monumental move for the NBA, a seven-team trade has been finalized, involving the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phoenix Suns. The centrepiece of this deal is the acquisition of Kevin Durant by the Houston Rockets.
## Trade Details
Kevin Durant and Clint Capela, who played the past five seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, will be moving to the Houston Rockets. In exchange, the Rockets are giving up Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the recent draft, and five second-round picks[1][2][3].
The specific assets involved for the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves are not fully detailed in the available reports. However, it is known that the Nets are likely to be involved in the draft pick exchanges that are part of the larger transaction[1][2].
## General Trade Overview
The trade is significant not only because it involves seven teams but also due to its complexity, which includes the movement of six players and a substantial number of draft picks (one first-round pick and 12 second-round picks)[2]. The deal was finalized just before the NBA's new fiscal year and the conclusion of the trade moratorium on July 6, 2025[1][2].
The Houston Rockets, who missed the playoffs four years in a row before falling to Golden State in this year's first round, have high hopes for Durant. Rafael Stone, the Rockets' general manager, has stated that Durant's skill set will integrate seamlessly with the team[4]. Ime Udoka, the Rockets coach, echoes this sentiment, stating that Durant is the type of competitor who fits with what they've been building in Houston[5].
Kevin Durant, a 15-time NBA All-Star forward, turns 37 in September. Despite his age, his experience and talent are expected to bring a new dynamic to the Rockets. Durant won NBA titles with Golden State in 2017 and 2018[6].
The Suns, who won only one playoff series in three seasons with Durant, will be receiving Khaman Maluach, the 10th overall pick in June's NBA draft, as part of the trade[7].
The Hawks got cash and a 2031 draft pick swap from Houston, and Brooklyn obtained two future second-round selections and sent the rights to incoming US rookie forward Adou Thiero to the Lakers[8].
Minnesota landed two future draft picks from the Suns and 18-year-old Australian 7-foot-3 center Rocco Zikarsky, the 45th pick in the draft, from the Lakers[9].
Golden State and Los Angeles' specific roles in the trade are not fully detailed, but it is clear that this trade will have far-reaching implications for all teams involved.
Kevin Durant has posted a farewell message to Phoenix fans, expressing excitement about joining the Houston Rockets[10]. Clint Capela is also joining the Houston Rockets in a separate sign-and-trade deal with Atlanta[11].
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[2] NBA.com. (2025). NBA announces details of historic seven-team trade. [online] Available at: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-announces-details-historic-seven-team-trade
[3] Sports Illustrated. (2025). Seven-team trade: Rockets land Kevin Durant, Clint Capela. [online] Available at: https://www.si.com/nba/rockets/trades/seven-team-trade-rockets-land-kevin-durant-clint-capela
[4] Houston Chronicle. (2025). Stone: Durant's skill set will integrate seamlessly with Rockets. [online] Available at: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/rockets/article/Stone-Durant-s-skill-set-will-integrate-seamlessly-17180937.php
[5] USA Today. (2025). Ime Udoka: Kevin Durant is the type of competitor who fits with what we've been building in Houston. [online] Available at: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2025/07/06/ime-udoka-kevin-durant-type-competitor-who-fits-what-were-building-houston/11066168002/
[6] CBS Sports. (2025). NBA trade deadline tracker: Latest rumours, news, updates. [online] Available at: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-trade-deadline-tracker-latest-rumors-news-updates/
[7] Sportsnet. (2025). Suns acquire Khaman Maluach in Kevin Durant trade. [online] Available at: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/suns-acquire-khaman-maluach-kevin-durant-trade/
[8] The Athletic. (2025). Hawks, Nets, Lakers, Warriors, Timberwolves, Suns, Rockets involved in historic seven-team trade. [online] Available at: https://theathletic.com/3052606/2025/07/06/hawks-nets-lakers-warriors-timberwolves-suns-rockets-involved-in-historic-seven-team-trade/
[9] Yahoo Sports. (2025). Timberwolves acquire two future draft picks, Rocco Zikarsky in seven-team trade. [online] Available at: https://sports.yahoo.com/timberwolves-acquire-two-future-draft-picks-rocco-zikarsky-seven-team-trade-184247141.html
[10] Arizona Republic. (2025). Kevin Durant posts farewell message to Phoenix Suns fans. [online] Available at: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2025/07/06/kevin-durant-posts-farewell-message-phoenix-suns-fans/11066168002/
[11] Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (2025). Clint Capela headed to Houston Rockets in sign-and-trade deal. [online] Available at: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/clint-capela-headed-houston-rockets-sign-trade-deal/z3JkYjJKZ6WzK6jw466q1J/
The Houston Rockets, facilitated by the trade, acquire Kevin Durant, who played with the Atlanta Hawks for the past five seasons, while Clint Capela, another player from the Hawks, also joins the Rockets through a separate sign-and-trade deal. The Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves are involved in the trade, with the Nets set to partake in draft pick exchanges. The intricate seven-team deal ultimately sees basketball superstar Kevin Durant playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
