Key takeaways:
- The Phoenix Suns acquired 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade.
- The Nets are reportedly acquiring Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap.
- The Suns are adding Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre Ayton.
The Phoenix Suns pulled off a major move Wednesday night, acquiring 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade, according to multiple reports.
Durant, 34, is still playing at an elite level, averaging nearly 30 points per game this season. In 39 games played this season, Durant is averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.
The Nets are reportedly acquiring Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap to Brooklyn. The Suns are also reportedly acquiring forward TJ Warren in the deal.
The Suns are adding Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre Ayton. The trade is the second drastic move the Nets have made over the past week with its two biggest stars.
Durant and the Suns were linked to trade rumors over the past summer, but nothing materialized until Wednesday. It remains to be seen how the addition of Durant will affect the Suns’ playoff chances this season, but the team is certainly in a better position to make a run at the title.
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