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Rockets Not Missing Jalen Green After Suns Trade Backfires

Every trade has its price. The Houston Rockets decided a year-and-a-half ago that the cost to acquire Kevin Durant was worth giving up Jalen Green and a number of other assets to the Phoenix Suns. As time has passed, there’s…

By Billy Heyen · HEAVY

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:43 PM

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Billy Heyen argues the Rockets do not miss Jalen Green following Phoenix's trade for Kevin Durant.
Green is off to a slow start in 2026-27, averaging 11.0 points on 28.6% three-point shooting.
The blockbuster trade sent Durant to Houston in exchange for Green, Dillon Brooks, and multiple draft picks.

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Writer Billy Heyen argues that the Houston Rockets have no reason to regret trading Jalen Green to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant. Heyen highlights that Green has struggled early in the 2026-27 NBA season, failing to develop into the star Phoenix envisioned when they acquired him in the blockbuster deal.

According to the article, Green is averaging just 11.0 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 28.6% from three-point range. While Dillon Brooks and draft pick Khaman Maluach offer some value for Phoenix, Heyen contends that Green's inefficiency has made the trade backfire for the Suns.

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