NBA Fans in this region of the basketball community awoke to the announcement that the... Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets that was first reported two weeks ago has finally become official as the league moratorium on deals was lifted.
Although the Kevin Durant deal isn’t newsworthy anymore, its scale remains astonishing since at least seven teams were involved and an unprecedented 20 pieces reportedly changed hands—surpassing the prior record set when Klay Thompson moved from Golden State to Dallas the year earlier.
This was the outcome for each of the seven groups:
Houston Rockets
The Rockets, having rebuilt over several seasons, showed promise heading into the playoffs last year and have now signaled their intent to compete by adding new players. Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Durant is 37 yet remains one of the top players in the league. NBA The league’s top scorer makes the move to his new squad after being traded for the fourth time previously. Also involved in the deal was unrestricted free agent Clint Capela of the Atlanta Hawks, acquired through a sign-and-trade arrangement.
Phoenix Suns
With the Suns moving past the Kevin Durant chapter, they've brought in a high-flying athletic standout in Filipino-American Jalen Green to join forces with Devin Booker. Adding grit to the roster is hard-nosed defender Dillon Brooks, who came over from Houston and brings his physical style of play. Additionally, Phoenix received several key assets from Houston: the 10th overall selection from the most recent NBA Draft—Duke’s towering seven-foot-one centre Khaman Maluach; along with Daeqwon Plowden, newly drafted rookies Rasheem Fleming and Koby Brea, plus another second-round choice.
Atlanta Hawks
Rather than letting the experienced Capela leave via free agency, the Hawks traded him to the Rockets in a sign-and-trade deal that brought back 24-year-old rotational player David Roddy, a second-round draft pick exchange, and some additional money.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves sent the first selection of the second round, Rasheer Fleming, to the Suns in a trade deal. In return, they received two upcoming second-round draft choices along with the player chosen at number 36, Adou Thiero. Subsequently, Minnesota dealt Thiero to Los Angeles Lakers for the 45th overall pick named Rocco Zikarsky plus some money.
Brooklyn Nets
Durant's ex-team received two upcoming second-round draft selections.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers obtained the draft rights to 6-foot-8 Arkansas forward Adou Thiero, chosen 36th overall in the most recent draft, in return giving up the draft rights to Zikarsky along with some cash compensation.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors obtained the rights to two late-round selections: Alex Tooey, chosen 52nd in the previous draft from Phoenix, and Jahmai Mashack, selected 59th out of Houston. To secure these picks, Golden State traded away their own selection at No. 41, which belonged to Koby Brea.
See the Warriors statement:
