The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

The NBA world went into a frenzy on Sunday when news broke that 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns. Many were surprised to learn that a trade had occurred this quickly, especially given that Game 7 of the NBA Finals was hours away.

The Suns acquired Durant at the 2023 trade deadline with much fanfare. Mat Ishbia had just taken over the team and he wanted to make a splash, so he traded control of five first-round picks along with Mikal Bridges,