NBA's Most Transformative Multi-Team Trades

These complex NBA trades involving three or more teams significantly reshaped franchises and altered the league's competitive landscape.

The top 3

Kevin Durant's Record Seven-Team Blockbuster: The trade centered around Kevin Durant was the largest in NBA history by team count, involving seven franchises: the Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Russell Westbrook's Five-Team Blockbuster Deal: A significant five-team trade saw Russell Westbrook move to the Lakers, involving the Wizards, Nets, Spurs, and Pacers, with numerous players and draft picks exchanged.
Celtics' Draft Pick Haul from Pierce-Garnett Trade: Considered one of the most famous and impactful trades, the Boston Celtics sent Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Brooklyn Nets, acquiring unprotected first-round picks that eventually became Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.