Phoenix landed Durant in a blockbuster deal before the 2023 trade deadline. The Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for TJ Warren and Durant.

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and become the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points as the Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-98 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant eclipsed the 31,000 point mark in Friday's contest against the Suns, becoming just the eighth player in NBA history to accomplish such a feat. Durant did so in the first quarter, as he needed just four points to hit the milestone entering tonight.

Phoenix shot 5-of-36 from 3, allowed 64 paint points and gave up 21 points off 13 turnovers. The Suns were down Devin Booker (right groin strain), Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and two-way player Isaiah Livers (right hip strain).

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Houstn Rockets in their first matchup since the blockbuster offseason trade involving Kevin Durant.

Following the win on Friday, Kevin Durant praised Dillon Brooks for his role as a leader and the impact he's had on the Suns this season.

Kevin Durant returns to Houston tonight, healthy and leading the Rockets against the Phoenix Suns. Durant, averaging 25 points, is the offensive engine for a Rockets team missing key players. The Suns also face absences,

Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 59 points to pace a blistering shooting effort, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-98 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday.