Blockbuster Four-Team Trade Idea Moves Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, Knicks Star

This proposed blockbuster trade idea involves the New York Knicks, New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, and more

Apr 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, left, congratulates Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, right, after the Suns defeated the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The NBA offseason is expected to hit a fever pitch in the next few weeks as the NBA Finals wraps up and leads into draft season. One of the summer's pressing questions is where Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant will end up, as the Suns are expected to move on from the 15-time NBA All-Star this offseason.

The New Orleans Pelicans could also see a significant shake-up this offseason, with questions swirling throughout the league regarding their willingness to potentially move on from Zion Williamson after what has been a disappointing start to the 2019 No. 1 overall pick's NBA career through six seasons.

"When they attempted to trade him at the trade deadline they did not work with him, and it came as a surprise to Kevin Durant."@WindhorstESPN says the Suns plan to work with Rich Kleinman for potential Kevin Durant trade destinations 🤝 pic.twitter.com/58dBj4Uwff

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 11, 2025

In a recent trade proposed by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale, the Pelicans would move on from Williamson and receive Karl-Anthony Towns from the New York Knicks in a four-team deal that lands Kevin Durant in New York.

New Orleans Pelicans receive: Karl-Anthony Towns

New York Knicks receive: Kevin Durant

Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns receive: Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, Kelly Olynyk, 2026 first-round pick (via Washington's swap rights), Indiana's 2026 first-round pick (top-four protection, via New Orleans), New Orleans' 2026 first-round pick (top-nine protection), 2028 first-round swap (least favorable of Brooklyn, New York and Phoenix, via New York), Toronto's 2031 first-round pick (via New Orleans).

Executives around the league believe that Zion Williamson’s trade value is limited to bad contracts and no draft picks, per @FearTheBrown

“There seems to be this general idea of like you kind of saw it with with like Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis that like there will be… pic.twitter.com/68bPazvwk1

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 3, 2025

Washington Wizards receive: P.J. Tucker, 2027 first-round pick swap (most favorable of Milwaukee and New Orleans, with top-four protection, via New Orleans)

This proposed trade sees Phoenix receive a significant haul of draft picks, along with the 2022 NBA All-Star Murray, 2025 NBA All-Rookie second teamer Yves Missi and veteran center Kelly Olynyk. It also means the Pelicans would be moving on from a promising young talent in Missi, a move that could ruffle some feathers among the Pelicans fanbase.

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