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What the Phoenix Suns gave up on Kevin Durant's trade and where are those assets now?
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What the Phoenix Suns Sacrificed for Kevin Durant’s Trade—and the Fate of Those Assets Today

June 9, 2025 2 Min Read
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The Phoenix Suns made a significant trade to acquire Kevin Durant, sacrificing numerous valuable players and draft picks, a move that ultimately didn’t yield the desired results. Despite Durant’s solid performances, the Suns failed to make the 2024-25 Play-In Tournament and faced early playoff exits in previous seasons. The trade package sent to Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Indiana Pacers included Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and multiple future first-round picks.

Since the trade, Mikal Bridges became a key player for the Nets, helping them reach the NBA playoffs before being traded to the New York Knicks, where he played a vital role in reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. Cam Johnson stepped up as a leading player for Brooklyn, averaging strong stats and becoming a hot trade target this offseason. Jae Crowder joined the Bucks for two playoff runs but recently signed with the Sacramento Kings, where his future remains uncertain.

The Suns gave up four first-round picks and one pick swap; Brooklyn used these picks in further trades, involving teams like Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks. With rumors swirling around Durant’s potential trade this offseason, Houston is the most probable destination as the Suns aim to rebuild around Devin Booker and focus on future drafts.

Fan Take: This situation highlights how risky blockbuster trades can backfire even when acquiring elite talent like Durant. For basketball fans, it underscores the importance of team chemistry, depth, and future assets in building sustained championship contenders, shaping how teams approach big trades moving forward.

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