Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns
Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Mikal Bridges, F Jae Crowder, F Cam Johnson, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2029 First-Round Pick (PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: F Kevin Durant
If the Nets want to trade one of Irving or Simmons, they may have to settle for less than they’d like. On the other hand, if they want to trade Durant, they can ask for the moon.
This deal has them getting it. For starters, they’re receiving a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in Mikal Bridges.
Moreover, they’re receiving two more quality wings in Cam Johnson and Crowder. With that said, the real winner here might be Ben Simmons.
Picture a team that maximizes his abilities. Does it feature a platoon of strong 3-and-D wings? It ought to. If the Nets made this deal, they might be a stretch big man away from being the team that completely unlocks the former number-one pick.
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On the other hand, this deal has the Nets receiving four unprotected first-round picks in addition to some quality players. As for the Phoenix Suns, this is a gutsy win-now move. Following this deal, they’d officially be in championship-or-bust mode.
From that point on, all they’d have to do is remain calm, avoid panicking – and play the best basketball they can.
