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Denver Nuggets proposed to acquire Kevin Durant in multi-team trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:12 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Denver Nuggets proposed to acquire Kevin Durant in multi-team trade

Summary

A proposed trade suggests the Denver Nuggets could acquire Kevin Durant from the Houston Rockets, involving a three-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets. In this scenario, the Nuggets would send Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun along with a first-round pick swap to the Rockets, while the Nets would take on Zeke Nnaji's expiring contract. This move aims to rejuvenate the Nuggets’ roster after a disappointing playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves and would allow for the re-signing of Peyton Watson. The deal is seen as a strategic response to the Nuggets’ need for improved depth alongside stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

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Status Watch

•Nuggets seek to revamp roster after playoff loss to Timberwolves.
•Trade would involve sending Braun and Johnson to Rockets.
•Nets would absorb Nnaji's expiring $7.4M salary.
•Potential new starting lineup includes Murray, Watson, Durant, Gordon, and Jokic.
•Durant averaged 26.0 points and played 78 games last season.

Latest Updates

4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Proposed to Land Kevin Durant in Blockbuster Trade

What they're saying

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This three-team Denver Nuggets trade idea brings in Kevin Durant and allows the team to re-sign Peyton Watson to a favorable deal. The post Denver Nuggets Proposed to Land Kevin Durant in Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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