Hoops Habit
Fansided

NBA Trades: 3 Kevin Durant trades to unexpected teams

By Jack Simone

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up ahead of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 7, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up ahead of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 7, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 3
Next
NBA Trades, Kevin Durant
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles as Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the first half at Barclays Center on October 25, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, NBA Trades: 3 Kevin Durant trades to unexpected teams. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 Kevin Durant trades to unexpected teams: Washington Wizards

Wizards receive: Kevin Durant

Nets receive: Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, Rui Hachimura, Johnny Davis, 2025 1st-Round Pick, 2027 1st-Round Pick, 2029 1st-Round Pick, 2026 1st-Rond Pick (Swap), 2028 1st-Round Pick (Swap)

At first glance, this trade doesn’t really make too much sense for the Nets. They want a young, All-Star-caliber player, and in this trade, they wouldn’t really get that.

However, Durant is from Washington. Going back to play for his hometown team while simultaneously teaming up with another All-Star in Bradley Beal would make a ton of sense.

And while there’s no All-Star player in this trade, there are a few potential All-Stars. Porzingis has been an All-Star in the past, and in the right situation, there’s always a chance he could get back to playing on that level.

Kuzma is a solid bench piece to have, and in his first year in Washington with an expanded role, he thrived. Maybe he could continue to grow with even more freedom in Brooklyn.

Lastly, the Nets would be getting two youngsters. Hachimura has shown glimpses of great potential, while Davis, the 10th pick in the 202 NBA Draft, could always turn into something special with the freedom he’d have with the Nets.

As for the Wizards, adding Durant would create one of the league’s best duos. Plus, they’d have a solid supporting cast of Deni Avdja (who the Nets might ask for), Will Barton, Monte Morris, Daniel Gafford, and Delon Wright.

Home/Brooklyn Nets