The NBA offseason got off to a dramatic start even before free agency opened. The Houston Rockets pulled off a shocking trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. Now, the blockbuster deal is on the verge of becoming historic.
According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Rockets and Suns are in talks to expand the Durant trade into something never seen before. The two teams are considering expanding the Durant trade into a historic seven-team deal.
“League sources tell The Athletic that the Rockets and Suns are working on expanding the Kevin Durant trade into a deal that would involve a league-record seven teams. Other teams involved in negotiations at the moment include the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves,” Katz wrote.
Whoah. Fred Katz of the Athletic is reporting that the Rockets trade for Kevin Durant could be expanded to involve a league-record seven teams, with teams like Golden State and the Lakers included.
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Katz noted that while the scope of the potential deal is massive, the pace of negotiations hasn’t produced many surprises yet. He added that many of the names being circulated in the talks are already part of previously reported trades that haven’t been finalized.
As for the structure of the deal, Katz reported that Atlanta’s Clint Capela would be heading to Houston in a sign-and-trade arrangement. Durant would officially land in Houston, while Phoenix would receive a package that includes Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.
“The Hawks would be sending Clint Capela to the Rockets in what would become a sign-and-trade, league sources say. Durant would go to Houston. The previously reported return for him, including Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, would go to Phoenix. Only five players who were in the NBA last season are being discussed in the current iteration of the trade, as of now: Durant, Brooks, Green, Clint Capela and Daeqwon Plowden, league sources say,” Katz added.
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Kevin Durant Throws Subtle Jab At New Teammate During Podcast Appearance
Durant recently joined LeBron James on his Mind the Game podcast. The two NBA legends discussed the nuances of modern offensive strategy. During the conversation, Durant gave insight into his basketball philosophy. While doing so, he seemingly took a shot at one of his new Houston Rockets teammates.
“5-6 seconds on the clock, get the ball to the best player & if you have a mid-range, shoot the mid-range, but we not gonna waste the clock trying to look for a three with 2 seconds on the clock & look for — no disrespect — Dorian Finney-Smith or Royce O’Neale,” Durant said.
Durant now prepares to begin a new chapter in Houston. The two-time Finals MVP is clearly looking to reaffirm his dominance and perhaps take more control in late-game scenarios.
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