The Hawks are one of 7 teams involved in a trade involving multiple players that will enable the Houston Rockets to end up with Kevin Durant. By taking part in the trade, Atlanta agreed to a contract with center Clint Capela and then sent Capela to the Rockets. The Hawks also sent two-way guard/forward Daeqwon Plowdon to the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant joins the Houston Rockets in a historic deal involving seven teams and 13 draft picks. The Suns trade him for six players.

The 15-time All-Star forward is part of a league-record, seven-team deal that's delivered him from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets.