On July 4, according to Kelly Iko, a well-known reporter from The Athletic, the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns are working to expand the scope of the Kevin Durant trade, which is expected to lead to a "seven-party trade" that will set an NBA record. If the deal is finally finalized, it will break the record of six teams participating in the Klay Thompson trade in 2024, becoming the trade with the most participating teams in the league's history.

It is reported that the core of this deal is still Durant's stay or departure. According to an earlier report from ESPN , the Suns have sent Durant to the Rockets, and in return, they will receive Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in this year's draft, and up to five future second-round picks from Houston . In addition , in order to balance the salary and draft pick transfers, more teams are being included.

John Gambadoro , a reporter for the Suns , later forwarded the report and confirmed: " Regarding the trade between the Suns and the Rockets surrounding Durant, there is indeed a possibility of expanding to seven teams, but most of the changes are mainly focused on the flow of draft picks and will not involve more players being sent away from the Suns. "

According to current reports, in addition to the Suns and Rockets, other teams included in the discussion include: Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks. Each team may participate in it to different degrees, some to assist in the maneuvering of salary space, and some to participate in the exchange of draft picks.

Further news pointed out that in the trade between the Suns and the Warriors and Timberwolves, the Suns have obtained the 31st and 41st picks in this year's draft through various operations . This is obviously one of their preparations for rebuilding the lineup or continuing to strengthen it.

The latest disclosed transaction details include Durant, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Daquan Plowden and Hawks center Clint Capela . As for other possible draft picks and future options, they will not be officially announced until July 6 .

It is worth noting that Durant had expressed in previous rumors that he wanted to join a team that has championship potential and sufficient ball control. The Rockets recently spent a lot of money to sign experienced veterans and build a layout around the young core, and have obviously become a potential next home to attract Durant.

If the deal is finally completed, it will not only reshape the lineup structure of the Rockets and the Suns, but may also have a chain reaction on the league's landscape. The " seven-party deal " with Durant as the protagonist will also become one of the most iconic transfers in the history of the NBA offseason.