Suns Guard Jalen Green to Make Season Debut Against Clippers
After the Kevin Durant trade, Jalen Green had not yet played for the Phoenix Suns due to a hamstring injury. That changed on Thursday when Green finally made his debut.
Green Joins Suns Following Major Trade
The last piece of the blockbuster 2025 offseason trade involving Kevin Durant was completed as the Suns faced the Los Angeles Clippers. Green, a 23-year-old guard who averaged 20.1 points per game in four seasons with the Houston Rockets, appeared for the Suns after recovering from a right hamstring strain that kept him out of all preseason games and the first eight regular season matches.
Details of the Trade
- Kevin Durant was traded to Houston.
- Phoenix acquired Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 draft.
- The Suns used the pick to select Khaman Maluach.
Green's Perspective on Joining the Suns
“Coming here, I got to know [the team], and I picked up with everybody very fast. Everyone is cool and has the same goals and mentality, so that makes it easy when you’re chasing that same goal with somebody. … From the coaching staff, to the players, to the front office, everyone is just great. The relationships molded fast.”
Although new to Phoenix and yet to play a game before his debut, Green expressed he already feels at home and has established strong bonds on and off the court.
Author’s summary: Jalen Green, sidelined by injury since his acquisition in the Kevin Durant trade, has now debuted for the Suns and quickly integrated with the team.