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The setting for the buzz around Durant's trade was the Fanatics Fanfest, where fans eagerly awaited interactions with their favorite players. Durant himself was present and, almost serendipitously, the news broke during his appearance. The moment was electric as he was directly asked about the trade: "Looks like you're going to be on the Rockets." His coy response, “We're going to see,” set the stage for discussions about the trade's implications and its timing.