Rockets Hype Kevin Durant's Arrival in Trade, Resurface Star's Old Social Media Post

The Houston Rockets recently rediscovered a 2009 tweet from Kevin Durant expressing excitement about heading to Houston. They resurfaced this old post after acquiring the 36-year-old Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns, sharing his youthful enthusiasm.

Durant was traded to the Rockets on July 6 as part of a historic seven-team deal. This move came after the trio of Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, assembled as a "Big Three" by Phoenix ahead of the 2023 season with high expectations, failed to meet hopes. The Suns lost in the first round of the playoffs in 2023 and then missed the playoffs entirely the following season, prompting the franchise to change direction.

Now joining Houston, Durant brings his experience from previous stops in Seattle, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Brooklyn, and Phoenix. The Rockets, coming off a strong 52-30 season, have added Durant along with Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela in the offseason, positioning themselves as serious contenders in the Western Conference.