It looks like there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Kevin Durant’s potential trade.
Reports suggest that the trade could develop into a historic seven-team deal, as noted by various sources.
Teams like the Nets, Warriors, Lakers, Hawks, and Timberwolves might also join in the transaction frenzy.
If it goes through, it will surpass last summer’s six-team deal, where Klay Thompson was moved to the Mavericks in a sign-and-trade.
The Rockets and Suns agreed on the deal on June 22, but it can’t officially happen until the NBA’s new year rolls around on July 6.
In this trade, the Rockets are set to receive Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick from last month’s draft, a second pick in the 2025 draft, and four additional second-round picks.
Phoenix selected Duke’s Kaman Maruach with the No. 10 pick and also picked up Kentucky’s Coby Blair in the 41st selection.
This situation is a bit strange since players often wear the hats of teams they’re being traded from on draft night.
This potential seven-team deal reportedly connects various moves that teams have already agreed upon, according to insiders.
Only five players involved are currently in the NBA: Durant, Brooks, Green, Clint Capela, and Hawks guard Daeqwon Plowden for the 2024-25 season.
Other players might come from unfinished trades during the draft, according to reports.
The Rockets’ acquisition places them as a serious title contender for the 2025-26 season, with Houston now holding the third-best championship odds at BETMGM.
Conversely, the Suns are sitting at the second-lowest odds at 750/1 after moving away from their era featuring Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker.
