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Durant Wants Pistons, Sparks Trade Talks After Harris Exit

7/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kevin Durant said he wants to play with Cade Cunningham, prompting Detroit Pistons to revive trade talks.
A three-team deal fell apart because the Rockets refused to include Alperen Sengun.
After losing Tobias Harris to the San Antonio Spurs for $31 million, Detroit seeks a star wing.
Rockets insiders say a trade is possible if an overwhelming package is offered, though Detroit targets Durant, who is under a $90 million Houston Rockets contract.

History

Historical Context

During the July 10 1996 NBA lockout, owners secured an extra $14 million of TV revenue for the salary cap, a move that followed the league’s first salary-cap agreement in 1983. Those cap-raising precedents have enabled today’s blockbuster contracts, such as the Houston Rockets’ $90 million offer to Kevin Durant and the Pistons’ pursuit of a similar deal.

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Story summary

Kevin Durant said he wants to play with Cade Cunningham, prompting Detroit Pistons to revive trade talks.
A three-team deal fell apart because the Rockets refused to include Alperen Sengun.
After losing Tobias Harris to the San Antonio Spurs for $31 million, Detroit seeks a star wing.
Rockets insiders say a trade is possible if an overwhelming package is offered, though Detroit targets Durant, who is under a $90 million Houston Rockets contract.

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