Some of the pregame excitement ahead of the NBA championship June 22 had nothing to do with the Pacers and Thunder.
A pair of Western Conference teams stole the spotlight with a blockbuster trade involving an all-time great: Kevin Durant.
Phoenix Trades Durant to Houston: Here’s Who Won and Who Lost
Losers include the Heat, who need veteran talent after trading away Butler, and the Spurs, who could have acquired a mentor for Wembanyama.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) bobbles the ball as he spins to the basket in front of Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks during a game in Houston on Feb. 12, 2025. Michael Wyke/AP Photo
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