I didn't expect to leave Phoenix so soon, but that's the nature of the business." Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant said about the trade. He joined the Suns at the 2023 trade deadline and played two full seasons for them.

"So I quickly started thinking about who I would be comfortable with and which coaching staff would let me be myself and understand what I could bring to the table," he said. (Rockets coach Ime Udoka) has always been the type of guy who understands my values, my mindset and the way I approach the game. He's always respected that and given me the space to be myself. That was one of the first things I thought about."