The Boston Celtics almost made a monumental move to trade one of their franchise cornerstones for Kevin Durant.

The NBA trade market in 2022 was electrifying, with franchises navigating various opportunities for improvement. The moment Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets, it startled the basketball community. The question arises: why did Durant seek to leave the Nets at such a critical juncture? Is it possible there was more beneath the surface?

Kevin Durant was blindsided when the Phoenix Suns attempted to trade him to the Golden State Warriors at the deadline. He ultimately made it clear that he was not interested in returning to the team with whom he won two championships,