Kevin Durant's New Rockets Jersey Number an Ode to Former Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Rockets traded for former Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant this offseason, adding a much needed infusion of scoring and star power to coach Ime Udoka's team that has sparked fan reactions across the country.

Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets is official and officially record-setting. The deal got approved by the NBA on Sunday as part of a complicated seven-team transaction, one where a slew of other trade agreements got folded into one massive package.

NBA star Kevin Durant has joined the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns in a record-breaking trade deal involving seven teams. The move was first announced last month but was confirmed on Sunday when the league's new year officially started.