New Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant underwent thumb surgery recently, NBA sources tell PaperCity. The very quiet surgery — which no outlet has reported on till now — is considered minor and a source tells PaperCity that Rockets leadership “did not give it a second thought” after the team’s doctors looked at x-rays of the thumb.
Source: PaperCity Magazine
Source: PaperCity Magazine
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jalen Green asked Dillon Brooks about the historic 7-team trade as the Houston Rockets dealt them to Phoenix Suns in acquiring Kevin Durant.
“I love the trade. It gives me and Jalen an opportunity.”
Green’s response: “Motivation.”
Clears throat. “Motivation.” #Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/trXaiL9RWd – 10:57 PM
Jalen Green asked Dillon Brooks about the historic 7-team trade as the Houston Rockets dealt them to Phoenix Suns in acquiring Kevin Durant.
“I love the trade. It gives me and Jalen an opportunity.”
Green’s response: “Motivation.”
Clears throat. “Motivation.” #Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/trXaiL9RWd – 10:57 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Rockets open up Summer League tonight at 9:00pm CT — come join us. We’ll talk about the Kevin Durant move, the offseason and more. playback.tv/clutchfans?s=2… – 9:58 PM
Rockets open up Summer League tonight at 9:00pm CT — come join us. We’ll talk about the Kevin Durant move, the offseason and more. playback.tv/clutchfans?s=2… – 9:58 PM
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PHNX Suns: .@ShamsCharania tells @PHNX_Suns Devin Booker is fully bought in to the Suns new direction after the Kevin Durant trade, and he has been working out with his new teammates 
“He’s fully immersed himself with this team.” -via Twitter / July 14, 2025
“He’s fully immersed himself with this team.” -via Twitter / July 14, 2025
After Thompson was seen in the background of a photo Megan Thee Stallion posted on her Instagram account last week, fans began speculating that they were dating. On Saturday, Thompson shared a picture of himself with Meg on his own Instagram account, seemingly confirming their relationship. That drew quite a few responses from folks on social media, including from Durant, who hyped up Thompson in the comments. “THAT BOY,” Durant said in response to Thompson’s post. -via Clutch Points / July 13, 2025
Smith is already familiar with Durant after they worked out together last summer in Los Angeles. On getting the opportunity to be on the same team as Durant, Smith said, “He attracts a lot of attention, so just being able to play off of that and honestly, just to learn from him.” -via Houston Chronicle / July 12, 2025