The Rockets came away as winners in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes as they traded for the 15-time All-Star on Sunday just hours before Game 7. It is a move that can and will continue to make shockwaves in the NBA.

Suns Insider Takes Jab at Heat After Failed Kevin Durant Trade Talks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Suns kicked off their offseason in a major way as they agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes were somewhat unusual among star trades in how theoretically accessible he was. Yes, he attempted to steer negotiations towards certain teams, but the price was low enough that almost anyone theoretically could have gotten into the running before he ultimately landed with the Houston Rockets.