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Durant officially joins the Rockets! The Suns send their blessings! Durant is grateful to the Suns!

On July 7, the NBA officially announced that the deal for Durant was reached! Durant and Suns, the protagonists of the transaction, also completed their farewell to each other today in a process manner!

Durant said on social media: My career at the Suns has ended. I am very grateful to every staff and teammate of the Suns. It is because of them that I can be myself better. I am proud of being a member of the Suns and pay tribute to the Suns! Then the Suns official also posted a reply: Thanks to Durant, I wish him all the best in the Rockets!

Finally, the new owner, Houston Rockets, also released a brief welcome quote on the official promotion: His greatness! No need to say much! Let us welcome Durant to Houston! According to Danielle Lerner, the Rockets will hold a press conference tomorrow. As for the new players, the franchise ceremony will be released at an optional date after the press conference!

Finally, regarding Durant's jersey number, after the Rockets traded Whitmore, Durant will wear the No. 7 jersey in the new season. This is also the second time Durant wore the No. 7 jersey after his Nets' career. Last time, the story of No. 7 was full of regrets. This time, can Durant write a happy ending? Let's wait and see!