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Amidst NBA trade buzz, Orlando Magic acquired Desmond Bane, sparking speculation about their pursuit of another star, with Kevin Durant and Bradley Be
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Nets Wire on MSNCould the Nets and Suns be involved in a Kevin Durant trade again?The Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns over two years ago. Could the Nets and Suns be involved in a Durant trade once again?
Meanwhile, Minnesota adds Durant to Anthony Edwards to form a lethal one-two punch, with a chance to retain upcoming free agents Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The Timberwolves would be top-heavy, especially if Nickeil Alexander-Walker departs in free agency as expected, but it would be quite difficult for anyone to get stops against that offense.
Phoenix traded away Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected first-round draft picks (2023, 2025, 2027, and 2029) and a 2028 first-round pick swap to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Durant and T.J. Warren in Feb. 2023.
While the Knicks could offer the Suns a center like Mitchell Robinson or Karl-Anthony Towns, Phoenix likely wants draft capital in a return for Durant. New York is a little strapped for draft picks after acquiring forward Mikal Bridges last offseason.