The rumor mill has been quiet with only three weeks to go before the 2023 trade deadline. Sure, there have been the occasional tidbits , but at the moment, stars aren't available.For the teams that are hoping to land a franchise-changing talent, the best opportunity to complete a deal may have already pa sed right by them.Last summer, Kevin Durant stunned the NBA community when he requested a trade out of Brooklyn. After Carlos Beltran Jersey some dramatic twists and turns, Durant and the Nets ultimately decided to That agreement has worked out well for both sides so far. Before he suffered a knee injury in early January, Durant was playing at an MVP level, averaging29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 a sists per game. Brooklyn remains in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and it has looked like a contender when fully healthy.As for the teams that failed to acquire Durant during that window, well, there have been mixed results. Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Durant in a Nets jersey? NBA Getty Images 6. Celtics in late July that the Celtics had engaged in conversations with the Nets, and that Boston had offered a package centered around Jaylen Brown. The inclusion of Brown and multiple first-round picks could have easily pushed the Celtics to the front of the line.They never seemed to Anthony Gose Jersey get past the preliminary stage, though, which may have been a ble sing in disguise. Boston has the best record in the league, and it is widely considered the championship favorite.The Celtics are doing just fine. No regrets here.5. WarriorsGolden State had the pieces to jump into the Durant sweepstakes, and the team's stars reportedlyentertained the idea of a reunion. when asked about the po sibility of a trade, "I mean, it's Kevin freaking Durant."The Warriors are just above the Celtics because they have struggled to find consistency, but they are still the reigning champs. Jimmy Wynn Jersey And really, it's unclear if the front office ever seriously entertained the idea of adding Durant.4. PelicansNew Orleans emerged as an intriguing destination for Durant because of its high volume of trade a sets and potential to compete for titles in the next few years.But the Pelicans were never going to give up Brandon Ingram, , shutting down any po sibility of a Durant deal. Ingram has been a central player in their turnaround, and at 25 years old, he has a bright future ahead of him.While a Durant-Zion Williamson combination would have been fascinating to watch, you can't blame the Pelicans too much for desiring sustained succe s with their current core. NBA Getty Images 3. HeatMiami was one of the two teams on Durant's initial wish list, . (Don't worry we'll talk about the other one, too.)The problem was that the Heat didn't have a great centerpiece. Tyler Herro is a Sixth Man of the Year award winner, but he isn't the type of guy who can shove a Durant trade acro s the finish line.Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo will make Miami a tough out in the postseason, but the Heat aren't on the same level as the Celtics or Bucks. They must be feeling a little bit of regret given the team is sitting in a strange middle ground.2. RaptorsIt wasn't thought of as the most likely stop for Durant, but Toronto after his trade request. that the Raptors were unwilling to include Scottie Barnes in a trade package, so those conversations didn't go very far.Now, Toronto is five games under .500 and fighting for a spot in the Play-In Jeff Bagwell Jersey Tournament. It's unclear if the team will be a buyer or seller at the deadline, as there is no obvious path to launching a rebuild or becoming a real threat in the East.If nothing else, Durant would have provided clarity on the Raptors' timeline. They would have been able to focus on winning with Durant under contract for at least four seasons.Trading for Durant wouldn't Lance McCullers Jersey have been as easy as pulling the trigger on the Kawhi Leonard deal, but was Toronto aggre sive enough in its pursuit?1. SunsAnd here is the other wish list team. Phoenix made sense as a Durant landing spot, but after the Suns re-signed Deandre Ayton, they e sentially eliminated any chance of snagging Durant, .Oh, what could have been for an injury-plagued Suns squad. Phoenix has lost 12 of its last 14 games. Devin Booker is stuck on the sideline. Chris Paul no longer performs like the "Point God." Ayton has taken a step back after a strange contract negotiation. Jae Crowder is still just... hanging out?It's fair to wonder if the Suns' championship window is about to be slammed shut with the rise of other Western Conference contenders. Durant could have helped them keep it open a little bit longer.