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The Nets traded Durant to Phoenix for Bridges and Cam Johnson in February.

The Suns coach Monty Williams met with Bridges and Johnson before the 2022-23 season.

The Nets have only Bridges and Johnson under guaranteed contracts for the 2025-26 season.

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