Overview
- The seven-team deal is the biggest in league history, centered on Kevin Durant’s move to the Houston Rockets and involving seven franchises.
- To land Thiero, the Lakers sent the 45th pick (used on Rocco Zikarsky) and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Adou Thiero, a 21-year-old wing, was selected 36th overall after averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game at Arkansas.
- Phoenix received wings Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, the rights to four draft prospects and a future second-round pick as part of the multi-team exchange.
- Thiero will sit out Summer League while completing knee rehabilitation but is expected to be fully cleared by the start of training camp.