The Warriors didn't expect Kevin Durant to be highly denied about the potential reunion.
Before they bought Jimmy Butler, Golden State tried to bring Durant back to the Bay Area, giving the 36-year-old the opportunity to compete for his third championship with the franchise There was.
But Durant's “coldness” about the idea was “unexpected” by Warriors brass. According to Athletics.
And even Steph Curry knew that the reunion was “very unlikely,” after taking him to Durant over a recent call, the outlet reported.
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ESPN's Brian Windhorst would have sent Durant to the Golden State and Butler to Phoenix, a deal between the Warriors, Suns and Heat. Returning to Golden State.
The Warriors then shifted gears and acquired Butler. Butler was suspended three times by his team for his actions in a months-long feud in the heat.
Thunder on February 5th, 2025. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Butler received a two-year, $111 million contract extension from the Warriors, each ESPN, while reducing the $52 million player options for next season.
The Warriors, who lost Wednesday to the Jazz and fell 25-25 and placed 9th in the Western Conference, went on to run one more time with Charlie to add a Premier scorer alongside Curry. I'm about to do so. .
They even considered the possibility of trying to add both Durant and LeBron James. He is reportedly committed to the Lakers after Luka Donsic's big hit trade, which sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks.
The Sands, ages 25-25, were disappointed by the trio of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beale.
It is unclear whether Durant, who missed a lightning defeat due to an ankle injury Wednesday, will be able to move elsewhere before the NBA trade deadline at 3pm on Thursday.
