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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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26. Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have proven in the past that they are willing to give up a large portion of their future for a chance at a championship contending team. They showed this in the 2013 offseason when they traded an absurd amount of draft picks in return for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

A few seasons later and the Nets could find themselves in a similar situation. This time with a few young stars already under their belt in DeAngelo Russell and Jarret Allen. Trading some role players and a few picks for Kevin Durant is a solid proposal.

The Nets wouldn’t be taking as big of a risk as they did in the past. Durant is right in the middle of his prime, whereas Garnett and Pierce were clearly passed their glory days. Making this trade makes sense for the Nets.

As for the Warriors, they add some much-needed depth. Joe Harris is a deadly 3-point shooter that would thrive with the Dubs. Joe is currently shooting 47 percent from beyond the arc and is hitting 2.4 3-pointers a game, the 24th most in the league.

To top it all off, DeMarre Carroll has the ability to be an above average defender and the two first round picks that get shipped over have the potential to turn into future stars.

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