For the Rockets, they do this move to get 10 years younger, extend their title chances, and remove the bad energy Kevin Durant brought to the locker room.

For the Nets, they do this move to get back their 2027 first-round pick, as well as capitalize on Porter's highest value of his career.

For the Jazz, they do this to remain in the playoff setting for next year and the years to come, while also preparing for the Aces' increased opportunity as Kevin Durant ages. There is also the assumption that in the last year of his contract, Kevin Durant will decline his player option to sign a new multi-year contract that is a reduced figure, which will have a lighter impact on the team's cap sheet versus keeping Lauri.

Hornets do this because they believe that they can be contenders after this move. Replacing Miles Bridges with a more versatile and effective play finisher will immediately boost this team's shooting ability, which was already great, and allow for the best rim frequency by all of the attention the 3-point line will draw.