Nets Outsmarted Suns in Durant Trade | Phoenix Suns News

The Nets pulled off a masterclass trade by sending Kevin Durant to the Suns for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and a pick swap — a deal that’s now ranked among the worst in NBA history. While Phoenix gambled on immediate glory and never won a title, Brooklyn turned those assets into future wins: Bridges became a cornerstone trade chip, Johnson was flipped for Michael Porter Jr., and a single pick became Noah Clowney. Though they lost a superstar, the Nets built a flexible, championship-contending roster with long-term upside — proving Sean Marks turned a painful move into a strategic triumph. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0357a8aa1606edba