By David Bernauer – Cronkite NewsIn the dead of night, Mat Ishbia and company made a dramatic move.
With Ishbia’s blessing, Suns general manager James Jones worked the trade to land Durant and former Suns swingman T.J. Warren. The Brooklyn Nets received Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029 and the right to swap picks in 2028 in return.
Over the summer when Durant previously requested a trade, Phoenix was atop the list of teams that had his interest. Things soon simmered down and he rescinded the request before the season began. However, Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks Monday afternoon caused Durant and the Nets to reconsider their partnership. Now, Durant finds himself a Suns player.