The saga surrounding Kevin Durant and his future has finally reached a conclusion. Over the past few weeks, numerous rumors circulated regarding his potential new destination. Several teams were reportedly on standby, awaiting the Phoenix Suns‘ announcement concerning their star player’s next move.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets next season. “BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported on his X account.

With the announcement of KD’s move to the Houston Rockets, the NBA world is abuzz with anticipation. Following much speculation about his future, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how he will perform with a team that excelled in the regular season but ultimately fell short in the playoffs against the Golden State Warriors.

How many NBA teams has Durant already played for?

Kevin Durant, one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, has played for a total of five teams, including his upcoming tenure with the Rockets. Let’s break down his tenures in each franchise:

  • Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder (2007-2016)
  • Golden State Warriors (2016-2019)
  • Brooklyn Nets (2020-2023)
  • Phoenix Suns (2023-2025)

His illustrious career includes two NBA championships, both earned during his time with the Golden State Warriors. Before making his mark in the Bay Area, Durant left a lasting legacy with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he spent nine impressive seasons.

In his lone season with the Seattle Supersonics, now known as the Thunder, Durant swiftly demonstrated his potential to become one of the league’s greatest players. During that year, Durant earned the Rookie of the Year honors, averaging an impressive 20.3 points per game across 80 starts.

Durant’s challenges ahead with the Rockets

The expectations among the Rockets’ fan base are sky-high following Durant’s acquisition. However, the organization faces a pivotal challenge in constructing a competitive team around him. Reports indicate that two key players, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, are heading to the Phoenix Suns, which could significantly impact the Rockets’ roster dynamics.

Given this context, Durant is tasked with the challenge of spearheading the franchise toward its ultimate goal: an NBA championship. The fan base eagerly awaits forthcoming roster announcements, fully aware that significant work lies ahead to assemble a team capable of contending at the highest level.