Kevin Durant Trade Details: A Comprehensive Look at the Seven-Team Deal Involving the Suns, Rockets, and More
An analysis of the landmark seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, detailing what each team acquired.
Despite being two weeks since the Phoenix Suns traded star forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the details were slowly divulged due to additional processes involved. This trade is noted as the first seven-team trade in NBA history, as reported by ESPN.
The complexity of the trade was necessitated by various cap regulations and the desire to make the blockbuster stand out this offseason.
Below are the key details of what each team received in the historic transaction:
| Team | Received |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koby Brea, Daeqwon Plowden, plus a second-round pick |
| Houston Rockets | Kevin Durant, Clint Capela |
| Brooklyn Nets | Two second-round picks |
| Golden State Warriors | Alex Toohey, Jahmai Mashack |
| Atlanta Hawks | A second-round pick swap, David Roddy, and cash |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Adou Thiero |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Rocco Zikarsky, two second-round picks, and cash |
In his official statement, Durant expressed gratitude to the Suns organization:
“My time in Phoenix has come to an end. All these stops along the journey have really impacted me in a positive way. Remember it’s a world behind the scenes, and those who make things work in that space, work tirelessly to make our lives easier as players. Much love to Arizona. Houston, can’t wait!”
The Rockets aim for a championship run with this acquisition, as Durant’s historic scoring average of 25 points per game over the previous 16 seasons underscores his importance. He boasts an impressive list of accolades, including two NBA championships and four Olympic gold medals.
