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Bright Side Reacts: Grading the Kevin Durant trade and what it says about Phoenix’s vision

We’ve all had a few days to let it sink in. The deal is official. After months of speculation and a carousel of false starts, Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets. The return? Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick. Oh, and five second-round picks. It’s done.

BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/EwrbA2ES9O

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2025

But what does it all mean?