# @duranthighlights on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-03T00:45:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kevin Durant | KD (@duranthighlights) — https://gondola.cc/duranthighlights

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There was reportedly a multi-team trade discussed that would’ve sent Alperen Sengun to Boston, Kevin Durant to Detroit, and Jaylen Brown to Houston 🤯

“There were talks about a Kevin Durant trade involving Jaylen Brown and Alperen Sengun… Kevin Durant would’ve gone to the Pistons… The Celtics were gonna get Alperen Sengun and then Jaylen Brown would’ve gone to the Rockets… Ultimately Houston did not want that type of package.”

(via Brett Siegel)

The NBA offseason always delivers wild “what ifs,” but this one might be one of the craziest yet. According to reports, there were discussions around a blockbuster three-team trade that would’ve sent Kevin Durant to the Pistons, Alperen Şengün to the Celtics, and Jaylen Brown to the Rockets before Houston ultimately decided against the package.

Imagine Detroit rolling out a lineup featuring Cade Cunningham and Kevin Durant. A young franchise with one of the league’s brightest stars suddenly adds one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. That instantly changes expectations from simply making the playoffs to competing with the best teams in the East. KD’s leadership, shot-making, and playoff experience alongside Cade’s playmaking could’ve been one of the most exciting duos in basketball.

Instead, the deal never crossed the finish line, leaving fans wondering what could’ve been. Did the Rockets make the right decision by shutting it down? Would KD and Cade have become legitimate championship contenders in Detroit? And which team would’ve benefited the most from this blockbuster if it actually happened? 🤯🔥

#kevindurant #nbatrades #nbanews #detroitpistons #nbatrade 

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