Kevin Durant's recent trade from the Suns to the Rockets, involving two guards and multiple draft picks, significantly alters the landscape of the NBA, particularly for the Celtics. While Boston was not actively pursuing Durant, his move keeps him in the Western Conference, easing competitive pressure in the East, especially for Boston as Jayson Tatum works through an injury. The Celtics will likely benefit from the absence of a potential power shift, as Miami sought Durant to strengthen their playoff competitiveness.
The Celtics will benefit from the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant as it prevents East rivals like the Heat from acquiring a top-tier player.
With Jayson Tatum's recovery from injury, having a star like Durant in the Eastern Conference could have posed a threat to the Celtics' standing.
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