Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.
The Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, multiple first-round picks, and Crowder to Brooklyn for Kevin Durant and TJ Warren before the 2023 trade deadline. Crowder ended up with the Milwaukee Bucks that season.