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NBA superstar Kevin Durant reportedly wanted to join the Boston Celtics before the trade deadline this past season.
However, since Durant doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, the Suns can trade the 15-time All-Star anywhere. Phoenix nearly traded Durant back to the Golden State Warriors at the February NBA trade deadline before Durant made it known behind the scenes that he didn't want to return to Golden State.
With the 2025 NBA draft eight days away (June 25-26, 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN), 30 teams are deep into their predraft process, working out top prospects and narrowing down their draft boards in preparation for the two-round event.
The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.
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Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. And now, Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have entered NBA lore.
Durant has been the subject of NBA trade talks since the Suns' season ended, but the former champion was eyeing up moves at the trade deadline.