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29 Blockbuster trades involving Kevin Durant

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 1: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans look on in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 1: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans look on in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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15. Atlanta Hawks

After drafting Trae Young, the Atlanta Hawks have begun to create a similar system to the Golden State Warriors. In many ways, Young is the second coming of Stephen Curry. Both players are crafty, small point guards with great playmaking ability and an absurd talent for shooting the 3-pointer.

Of course, Young has a long way to go before he reaches the level of two-time MVP, Stephen Curry, he is certainly on his way to a prosperous NBA career. Throw in the emerging talent of John Collins who is averaging 19.1 points and 10.4 rebounds a game, and the Hawks are putting together a promising young squad.

Throwing Durant into this mix is a very interesting thought. Could Atlanta reproduce the system that the Warriors have created? Well, the only way to find out is if they offer up a sizeable trade for the Warriors to bite on.

The Hawks could offer Jeremy Lin, Alex Len, Taurean Prince and two first-round draft picks. The most valuable asset being the 2019 pick, which could turn into the number one overall pick. Could you imagine Zion Williamson being added to this Golden State Warriors roster?

Furthermore, Len is a great backup center that could help deepen the rotation at the center position that the Warriors have often had trouble filling. On top of this, Lin and Prince could turn into reliable bench players as well.

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