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Lakers Acquire Adou Thiero in NBA’s Largest Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade

Los Angeles moved up to the 36th pick in a historic swap to secure the athletic wing prospect.

Adou Thiero talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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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.