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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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Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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6. Phoenix Suns

It has been a peculiar rebuilding process for the Phoenix Suns. Despite seemingly drafting multiple young stars with great talent, the Suns remain as the only team in the Western Conference not competing for a playoff spot.

Many would assume that the duo of Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton would be enough to at least be somewhat in the playoff picture. Phoenix also has a few other notable young names such as Josh Jackson, Mikal Bridges and Dragan Bender.

It’s difficult to pinpoint what has caused the Suns to be so bad even with what seems like a solid young core. Perhaps trading for a bonafide star like Kevin Durant will help them develop their youth and get over the hump.

In this deal, the Warriors receive Josh Jackson, T.J Warren, Troy Daniels and a first-round pick. Jackson and Warren will continue their growth with Golden State and contribute to a championship contending team. Meanwhile, Daniels 3-point shooting will find the perfect home as his play style fits nicely with the Warriors.

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