An hour before the Kevin Durant trade was announced, The Athletic reports that Jalen Green received word from the Rockets that he was in the deal.

The Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets agreed to a massive trade over the weekend, sending star Kevin Durant to Houston. In return for the former league MVP, the Suns landed guard Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, and five second-round picks.

"Jalen Green showed you he ain't ready" - Stephen A. Smith loves that the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant originally appeared on Basketball Network.