The Phoenix Suns landed Duke freshman Khaman Maluach with the 10 th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25 in Brooklyn. The Suns acquired the selection from Houston in the Kevin Durant that sent the superstar forward to the Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, that 10 th pick and five second-round selections.

As you’ve probably heard, the Rockets pulled off a trade with the Phoenix Suns over the weekend to bring 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to Houston. In exchange, Houston is sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to Phoenix. Also included in the deal is Houston’s No. 10 pick in tonight’s draft.