TRADE: HOU and BRK Swap A bunch of 1sts

[SleepingHero]

@wojespn
Another massive deal: Brooklyn has a deal with Houston to return the Nets’ 2026 first-round pick for a 2027 Phoenix Suns first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Rockets also acquire 2025 right to swap Houston/OKC first for 2025 Suns first-round pick. More details coming on picks deal.

@wojespn
The implications of the Rockets landing the Suns' picks?  Houston wants to trade for Kevin Durant and that becomes far easier if they can return the Suns' picks that they gave up in the Durant deal to the Nets. Suns have said they're keeping Durant for now, but that could change next season. But now, Houston has the picks to make the Suns whole again.

[SleepingHero]

@wojespn
As intrigued as the Rockets have been about Durant, they're determined to use the Suns picks to be aggressive on deals elsewhere now, sources tell ESPN. Phoenix has made it clear that they want to run it back with this group, and Houston is seeking a major upgrade now.

[SleepingHero]

@wojespn

More in deal: Houston acquires 2029 more favorable of Dallas and Phoenix first-round pick and acquires right to swap Houston first-round pick for less favorable Dallas first and Phoenix first, per sources.

[SleepingHero]

@wojespn
Most importantly in the deal, per sources: Houston relinquishes the right to swap a Houston/OKC first-round pick for Brooklyn's 2025 first-round pick. The Nets control their own pick as they go into a full rebuild -- especially important in talented 2025 draft.

[LukaMVP]

if the nets officially begin rebuilding right now is it possible that they start to buy out some vets like Bojan and DFS?

[SleepingHero]

if the nets officially begin rebuilding right now is it possible that they start to buy out some vets like Bojan and DFS?

They'll trade them. Buyouts don't happen until after the TDL. Contracts are useful trade chips.

[DanSchwartzgan]

if the nets officially begin rebuilding right now is it possible that they start to buy out some vets like Bojan and DFS?

I doubt buyouts.  More likely they sell them off.  I’ve pointed out that Brooklyn has a TPE worth $18mm (do we know anyone who would fit into that)?  It didn’t make sense to dwell on it much with the way they were structured before.  Now?  Who knows what else they plan to do.

Funny to look at their roster a year from now.  DFS and Cam Johnson are literally the only players with guaranteed deals.

[loki]

Sounds like Cam could be available. That would be my next phone call.