James Harden, Kyrie Irving, And Kevin Durant Have Combined For Seven Trade Requests In Two-And-A-Half Years

James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant as a trio have been flying around the league with all the trade requests they've made.

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Player movement in the NBA is extremely common, and we have seen more players switch teams in the modern era than we did in the 2000s or before that. But three players have taken player empowerment to new heights. 

Former teammates Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden have moved around the NBA in recent years. With Harden reportedly on the trade block upon request this summer, it means the trio have made seven trade requests in just two-and-a-half seasons.

Irving and Durant both had failed trade requests in the summer of 2022 before their successful trade requests in February 2023 allowed them to find new homes in Dallas and Phoenix, respectively. That is four trade requests within half a season from both of those players.

Harden’s trade request habit started in 2021 when he was moved to the Brooklyn Nets from the Rockets. He was then traded at the 2022 trade deadline upon his own request to the 76ers. With this latest request to be traded away from Philly, that is a whopping three requests in just two-and-a-half years. 


Are Any Of These Players Going To Stay Loyal?

Kevin Durant is probably the safest bet to stay on his own team for the foreseeable future, given the heavy investment the Suns have made in constructing yet another superteam around him. Unless the Suns want to get rid of KD, he is going to stay on that roster.

Kyrie Irving can sign a long-term contract with his current team this summer, but it seems he will make the Mavericks chase his signature. Irving is taking a meeting with the Suns for some reason, despite the team being over the luxury tax threshold, which restricts them from offering anything more than a minimum contract to Irving. If he gets his long-term extension in Dallas, there’s no telling if he asks to be traded by midseason because the Mavericks were just a way for him to gain financial security. 

Harden is definitely on the move, but even he’ll hope that the next team he plays for is the final stop in his career. The 33-year-old is entering the final stages of his career but still could be a championship-level point guard, provided he has weapons around him.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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