Kevin Durant trade could expand to a historic seven-team trade

League sources tell The Athletic that the Rockets and Suns are working on expanding the Kevin Durant trade into a deal that would involve a league-record seven teams. Other teams involved in negotiations at the moment include the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, league sources say. No trade is imminent, and details are being ironed out as of Wednesday night.
Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with 1,000+ blocks and 750+ threes:
— LeBron James
— Kevin Durant
— Al Horford
— Brook Lopez
— Myles Turner
Turner has played 200 fewer games than the rest. pic.x.com/SF6Xqkb2V4 – 10:08 AM Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Reiter Than You is on the radio coast-to-coast from

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Malik Monk to Pistons still a possibility?

Matt George: The Sacramento Kings have remained open still to a sign-and-trade of Malik Monk to Detroit. They still have a few days to complete that. Meanwhile, the Kings are very engaged on the Jonathan Kuminga front in a deal which, I’m told, likely wouldn’t involve Monk. @ABC10
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Sacramento Kings backcourt currently:
PG – Schroder/Carter?
SG – LaVine/Monk/Keon/Clifford/Davis
Perry bringing this into next season would be borderline malpractice. So who do you move?
Trading DeMar doesn’t change this at all. – 2:12 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Ending my night with a final thought:
Reporting/sharing information and potential Kings perspectives is very different from agreeing with or supporting that info/perspective.
I understand any Kings fan who dislikes the idea of trading

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Chris Paul still hopes to be a starter with next team

Tim Reynolds: Chris Paul wants to be a starter, we’re told, which is part of the reason why he evidently hasn’t made up his mind yet. Clippers still very hopeful he picks them.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about NBA free agency, where Damian Lillard might end up and could he be in LA, when will Chris Paul sign with the Clippers, when will Deandre Ayton sign with the Lakers and who has the best chance to win a title? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:17 AM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A little odd that Chris Paul is still out there. That Clippers backup point guard job is there for him. – 10:52 PM

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Trendon Watford signs with Philadelphia

Keith Pompey: The #Sixers have signed Trendon Watford to his two-year, $5.3 million contract. Here’s what Daryl Morey had to say about the power forward: “Trendon is a young, dynamic player with a unique skillset who fits nicely with what we’re trying to accomplish on both sides of the ball. His size and versatility allow him to guard multiple positions, while his handle and passing showcase his playmaking ability. He is a valued addition to our roster and I’m excited to welcome him to Philadelphia.”
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
ICYMI: Much of my day yesterday was spent watching Trendon Watford film. I came away impressed with his passing versatility + ball-handling at 6’9″.
I wrote about that, his unique scoring repertoire and the issues that caused him to be a minimum signing:

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