Longhorns Daily News: Former Texas basketball star Kevin Durant reportedly traded to NBA's Houston Rockets
News broke over the weekend that former Texas Longhorns men's 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's trade.
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'In 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.'
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247Sports: Five-star edge Trenton Henderson names final three, sets commitment date
247Sports: Four-star Sammy Jackson breaks down Indiana, Texas, St. Joe's, VCU ahead of decision
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