The Hawks are one of 7 teams involved in a trade involving multiple players that will enable the Houston Rockets to end up with Kevin Durant. By taking part in the trade, Atlanta agreed to a contract with center Clint Capela and then sent Capela to the Rockets. The Hawks also sent two-way guard/forward Daeqwon Plowdon to the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant joins the Houston Rockets in a historic deal involving seven teams and 13 draft picks. The Suns trade him for six players.

The June trade between the Rockets and Suns for Durant now includes the Hawks, Nets, Warriors, Lakers and Timberwolves.