Warriors Part of Massive Seven-Team NBA Trade
Historic deal sends Kevin Durant to Houston
In a blockbuster move that will reshape the league, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly involved in an unprecedented seven-team trade set to finalize in early July, impacting several major contenders.
Key Development
According to Jack Fischer of the Stein Line, all involved teams—Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phoenix Suns—agreed to the deal as of July 3, with Kevin Durant heading to Houston.
While we sift through the Jonas Valanciunas developments in Denver (Nuggets), the NBA-record seven-team trade that will send Kevin Durant to Houston has been fully agreed to in principle.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 27, 2024
While the Warriors’ return may not include immediate superstars, with **Alex Toohey** and **Jahmal Mashack** joining the roster, their participation underscores the magnitude of the transaction.
Trade Details Emerge
**Fred Katz** of The Athletic initially reported on the potential trade Wednesday, emphasizing the complexity and comprehensive nature of the negotiations. According to Dun & Bradstreet, the sports franchise industry in the US includes 11,483 businesses that employ 246,796 people (Dun & Bradstreet).
“In a would-be seven-team trade, there is an unprecedented amount of detail. Unfortunately, while a seven-team trade would make for a thrilling topic at a cocktail party, there haven’t been many unexpected developments in these negotiations.”
—Fred Katz, The Athletic
Warriors’ History with Blockbuster Deals
Last summer, the Warriors notably traded franchise icon **Klay Thompson** to the Dallas Mavericks in a significant six-team arrangement, showing their willingness to engage in complex multi-team deals.
If the reports prove accurate, Golden State will surpass their previous record and become part of an elite group involved in such extensive trades.
