News broke over the weekend that former Texas Longhorns men\u2019s basketball standout and 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. CNN Sports was among the initial outlets to report news of the NBA star\u2019s trade.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIn exchange, the Suns will receive guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, which starts this Wednesday, and five second-round picks.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Associated Press: Suns reportedly deal Kevin Durant to Rockets, sending former Longhorn back to Texas<\/p>\n
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