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Mavericks propose trade to acquire Kevin Durant in three-team deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Mavericks propose trade to acquire Kevin Durant in three-team deal

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring a potential three-team trade to acquire Kevin Durant from the Houston Rockets. The proposed deal would also involve the Charlotte Hornets and could include key assets such as draft picks and players. Despite finishing last season with 26 wins, the Mavericks aim to rebound, especially with elite talents like Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. The Rockets are reported to be willing to listen to offers for Durant, with only Amen Thompson deemed untouchable in trade discussions. This proposal reflects Dallas's desire to compete in an increasingly competitive Western Conference.

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•Dallas Mavericks aim to acquire Kevin Durant in proposed trade.
•The trade would involve the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets.
•Mavericks are looking to improve after a 26-win season.
•Kevin Durant's future is uncertain amidst trade talks.
•Amen Thompson is the only untouchable player for the Rockets.

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11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks Proposed to Pair Kevin Durant With Cooper Flagg in Major 3-Team Deal

What they're saying

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With all the talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs positioned to rule the Western Conference for the next decade, the Dallas Mavericks aren’t exactly interested in waiting their turn. Not when they have a generational talent of their own. The Mavs may be coming off a 26-win season, but there are […] The post Mavericks Proposed to Pair Kevin Durant With Cooper Flagg in Major 3-Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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