Adding a player of Kevin Durant’s caliber was too valuable an opportunity for the Houston Rockets to pass up, even though it meant moving on from Jalen Green just four seasons after they drafted

Jalen Green bids a tearful farewell to the Houston Rockets after four seasons, joining the Phoenix Suns in a significant seven-team deal. The Rockets, despite Green's demonstrated potential, traded him to acquire Kevin Durant.

Both Jalen and Dillon are beloved throughout our organization,” said Rockets GM Rafael Stone, whose trade for Kevin Durant is now official.