Celtics could pursue Durant with Derrick White and a 2031 first

One trade idea has Kevin Durant leaving Houston for Boston while the Rockets take back Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and a 2031 first-round pick.

Jake Fischer has said Houston never planned major changes this offseason and chalked last season up to injuries, while Brett Siegel reported the Rockets do not treat Durant as untouchable and rival teams are paying attention. Durant would slot in next to Jayson Tatum and Paul George in Boston.

Durant HOU → BOS | White BOS → HOU | Hauser BOS → HOU

Baylor Scheierman Derrick White Kevin Durant Sam Hauser

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