Kevin Durantto their 36 yearshe has shake the NBA again. The eave has been the protagonist of an unprecedented movement: The biggest transfer in the history of the Leaguewhich has involved no less than seven teams And more than 20 movements.
The operation, which has already been officially executed, has led Durant since the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rocketsin a negotiation that marks a before and after in the history of the NBA. The teams involved have been: Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves y Phoenix Suns.
An unprecedented transfer
The exchange has been so colossal that it has included Six players, A first round selection (the Draft number 10used by Phoenix to select the pivot Khaman maluach), 12 second round selections, Picks exchanges y financial compensation.
In the center of the operation, Durant arrives at the Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the tenth election of the draft and five selections of second round. The agreement could not be closed until the end of the moratorium last Sunday, with the official start of the transfer period for the season 2025-26for reasons related to compliance with salary limit.
Durant, LeBron and Nash praise the Thunder
Days after the announcement of the transfer, Durant was invited to the popular podcast “Mind the Game”presented by LeBron James y Steve Nash. During the episode, the three coincided in Remember with love your passage through the Oklahoma City Thunderteam in which they militated at different stages. In a prominent passage, LeBron James He did not skimp in praise towards Oklahoma's team: “They have a great team. A great team “, said with emphasis, to which Durant and Nash nodded, recognizing the impressive growth of the Thunder in recent years.
And it's not for less. The Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned NBA champions just a few weeks agoovercoming the Indiana Pacers In intense and exciting finals. It was the first ring for the franchise since its transfer to Oklahoma.
He great protagonist of the season It was, without a doubt, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Canadian signed a memorable season, consolidating himself as one of the best players in the league and obtaining the MVP of the season. His ability to write down, attend and lead a young and talented group was decisive for Oklahoma to rise with the title.
Shai It was the soul of the team both in regular season and in playoffs. Your chemistry with colleagues like Chet Holmgren O Jalen Williams, He has turned the Thunder into the rival to beat the next season in the NBA.
