Blockbuster NBA Trade Sets High Bar for Celtics Derrick White Price originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Boston Celtics were dealt two brutal blows in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Not only did they lose the series and were eliminated from the playoffs, but they also saw superstar forward Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stand on the court after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings

However, since Durant doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, the Suns can trade the 15-time All-Star anywhere. Phoenix nearly traded Durant back to the Golden State Warriors at the February NBA trade deadline before Durant made it known behind the scenes that he didn't want to return to Golden State.

Durant has been the subject of NBA trade talks since the Suns' season ended, but the former champion was eyeing up moves at the trade deadline.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Sharman wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 18.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder set a single postseason NBA record on Monday, as the club went on to defeat the Indiana Pacers.