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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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11. Utah Jazz

After a season of exceeding expectations, the Utah Jazz have had a rude awakening to start the 2018-19 season. When they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games in last seasons playoffs, the Jazz expected to be a top tier team in the West. Nearly 50 games into the season, the Jazz are in seventh place in the conference.

Donovan Mitchell has slowed down from the astronomical rate he was growing in his rookie season. Mitchell is now developing at a more standard rate and is having minor speedbumps in his growth. For the season, he is averaging 21.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

If the Jazz can offer up Joe Ingles, Jae Crowder and a first-round pick, the Warriors might be interested. Ingles is a deadly sharpshooter while Crowder used to be known for his scrappy two-way play. Maybe, the Warriors could get the best out of both players.

On the flip side, Durant joins the core of Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Gobert holds down the paint as the reigning defensive player of the year while Mitchell and Durant take care of the offensive end. This trio would be very fun to watch compete.

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