Who won the Kevin Durant trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets? The early answer, at least to several NBA writers, is clear. Here's why.

Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center.

Kevin Durant clarified that he did not mean that all Phoenix Suns fans wanted him traded in a recent X post. His original comments were on June 22.

SB Nation: Suns received a D for Kevin Durant trade, while Rockets were given an A Ricky O'Donnell wrote: "There’s no path for Phoenix to compete in the West anytime soon, and the most likely ...