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Raptors propose blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:09 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Raptors propose blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant

Summary

The Toronto Raptors are exploring a blockbuster trade that would bring Kevin Durant to the team in a three-team deal involving the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls. This proposal follows the Raptors' recent trade for Kawhi Leonard, which is pending due to an ongoing NBA investigation. In this hypothetical scenario, the Raptors would receive Durant, Fred VanVleet, Isaac Okoro, and Jalen Smith, while giving up Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, and multiple draft picks. This potential move aims to form a star trio with Leonard and Scottie Barnes and enhance the team’s championship aspirations, but it comes with significant risks due to the future implications of trading established players and draft assets.

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•Toronto Raptors exploring trade for Kevin Durant
•Deal involves Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls
•Raptors would trade Quickley, Barrett, and Poeltl
•Proposed trio includes Durant, Leonard, and Barnes
•Current Kawhi trade is pending NBA investigation

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2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Raptors Trade Idea Lands Kevin Durant With Kawhi in Blockbuster 7-Player Deal

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The Toronto Raptors executed a seismic blockbuster trade earlier this offseason for Kawhi Leonard — though the deal has yet to finalize due to the ongoing NBA investigation involving the two-time Finals MVP — but one proposed deal would have them making another major splash before the start of next season. With Leonard back in […] The post Raptors Trade Idea Lands Kevin Durant With Kawhi in Blockbuster 7-Player Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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