Celtics trade proposal lands Kevin Durant in shocking Suns offseason blockbuster

Back in the 2023 offseason, Brown inked a five-year contract extension worth $285 million, which was at one point the richest extension in league history.

Since then, the Boston superstar has lived up to the deal by leading the team to an NBA championship in 2024 while taking Finals MVP honors. But with the Celtics possibly facing a future that will make them go over the luxury tax apron, the team might consider letting go of their star in favor of the team’s future. 

Durant would be an enticing option to exchange for Brown. While older and a step slower now, the Suns star is still dangerous enough to keep defenses on their toes. Moreover, it’d be interesting to see him form a spectacular duo alongside Jayson Tatum. With both elite scorers surrounded by lethal depth, it won’t be surprising if Boston maintains their contender status if it decides to part ways with Brown.

Moreover, Durant’s scoring would easily complement the Celtics’ formidable system that relies heavily on outside shooting. With defenses forced to defend all five players on the court, the two-time NBA champion should have an easier time getting his buckets while getting some much-needed help to end his championship slump.

Suns supplement Devin Booker with a formidable second option

By now, one can confidently claim that Durant and Beal were a terrible fit alongside Booker. However, putting Booker alongside Brown would be an intriguing duo. The latter is a player who fits within Booker’s timeline quite well. Moreover, Brown is also willing to make an impact on both ends of the floor. But more importantly, the four-time All-Star already has experience in winning it all. while playing alongside a ball-dominant scorer.

Although the Suns were originally looking to swap Durant for at least three first-round draft picks and a young player, a star like Brown might just be enough to allure Phoenix into agreeing to the deal. A Brown-Booker duo would allow the franchise to usher in a new era without going through the pains of a long rebuilding process. This is a duo that should be ready to make some noise in the tough Western Conference.

Phoenix is currently stuck in no man’s land. The acquisition of a former Finals MVP in Brown should instantly inject some breath of fresh air into the franchise that has failed to live up to expectations since the change of ownership.