It’s no secret both Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors are nowhere near winning a championship these days. That can all change when both parties agree to reunite in the offseason to reignite their partnership on the court.
Before he joined the Dubs, Durant tried to win his very first ring with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2015-16 season. While they reached the NBA Finals with a core of James Harden, Serge Ibaka, and Russell Westbrook, they were ultimately defeated by a Miami Heat team with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
After he was defeated in the playoffs by the Warriors in 2016, Durant chose to join them the following year. What followed was a pair of championships for the All-Star forward and two Finals MVPs for his part in those two seasons. Unfortunately, both he and Golden State were unable to make it three in a row after they fell to the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
The following year, Durant chose to sign with the Brooklyn Nets after his stint in the Bay. Unlike his three-year run there, the two-time Finals MVP hasn’t had any real playoff success since then. Just recently, Durant and the Phoenix Suns were swept by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading many to question whether he’ll stay in the Valley or force his way out to another team in the offseason.
Golden State Warriors Can Land Kevin Durant in Blockbuster Trade Proposal
In the event Durant wants out, there’s always an option to go back to Golden State. In an article written by Grant Hughes for Bleacher Report:
“Golden State Warriors acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and a 2025 first-round pick.
Put all those hangups aside and consider, though, that the Warriors are one of very few teams more tied to an immediate win-now timeline than the Suns. Stephen Curry has two more years on his deal, and it seems clear the organization is committed to surrounding him with a competitive team. Durant will turn 36 before next season starts and comes with health risks, but he’s probably the more valuable short-term contributor than Kuminga, Wiggins or Moody,” Hughes wrote.
As it stands, the rosters of both teams aren’t designed to compete, as seen in their recent runs this year. Making that trade will help the Warriors and Suns become competitive again while creating a good narrative for Durant.
It remains to be seen what happens to Durant in the offseason. In any case, a lot of eyes will be on him to see whether he stays in Phoenix or gets traded to another team soon.
