Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell Lead Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

To reiterate, the Brooklyn Nets are largely without their own first-round picks until 2027. Either they owe them to the Houston Rockets outright, or via swap.

With that in mind, many feel that they need to receive quality players in exchange for Kevin Durant. This trade certainly accomplishes that task. It ought to keep them in the playoff hunt in 2022-23.

Of course, they’ll be running an offense focused on Donovan Mitchell. We can assume that if the team is trading Kevin Durant, they’ll be showing Kyrie Irving the door as well. Mitchell will be the alpha here.

With that said, they’re also landing one of the league’s best defensive wings in Bridges. Perhaps most appealingly, the pair are 25 and 26 respectively.

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This trade has the Nets retooling more than altogether rebuilding. Realistically, it could get them back to contending in just a couple of short years.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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