🔥 Houston Rockets — Durant + Capela
The Rockets are all‑in. Acquiring Kevin Durant and Clint Capela instantly elevates their championship hopes. KD brings elite scoring (averaged 26.6 PPG last season), and Capela anchors the paint and rebounds. Houston’s shot at dethroning OKC just got real.
🔆 Phoenix Suns — Green, Brooks & Five Rookies
The Suns unload Durant but reload with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, draft picks Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koby Brea, and Daeqwon Plowden—plus a future second‑round pick. This mass influx gives Phoenix immediate depth and long‑term developmental upside
🏖 Brooklyn Nets — Future Picks
Brooklyn cashes out, collecting two second‑rounders (2026, 2030). No players in return means they’re stacking draft equity for future flexibility
🌉 Golden State Warriors — Toohey & Mashack
The Warriors get rookie rights to Alex Toohey (No. 52 pick) and Jahmai Mashack (No. 59). Long shots but cost‑effective potential adds to their developmental pipeline.
🦅 Atlanta Hawks — Roddy + Picks + Cash
Atlanta receives David Roddy, a future second‑round pick swap, and cash. This gives them a young forward and financial flexibility.
🎬 Los Angeles Lakers — Adou Thiero + Cash
The Lakers get 2025 second‑rounder Adou Thiero and cash. A useful addition to a young big man pool alongside Ayton, potentially a low‑cost developmental project.
❄ Minnesota Timberwolves — Zikarsky, Picks & Cash
Minnesota secures Rocco Zikarsky (No 45), two future second‑rounders, and cash. Teamed wisely—acquiring assets while pivoting on the 7‑team move.
📜 Why It Matters
- First-ever 7-team trade in NBA history—a massive logistical feat
- Houston aims to contend, adding a proven superstar alongside Capela.
- Phoenix resets with youth and draft capital.
- Other teams add assets, picks, and developmental pieces, positioning for the future.
📊 Final Take
This trade reshapes the Western Conference. Houston leaps forward, Phoenix rebuilds but stays competitive, and everyone else stacks picks and potential. Expect ripple effects—not just in lineups, but in next year’s draft, salary cap landscape, and playoff positioning.
