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Major Kevin Durant to Golden State Warriors Trade Idea Proposed
The Golden State Warriors were rumored to have interest in trading for Kevin Durant when the superstar forward requested out of Brooklyn, but it was ultimately the Phoenix Suns who went all-in and acquired the two-time Finals MVP.
A trade to Golden State would have reunited Durant with the only group he has been able to win a championship with, and while the 2014 MVP ultimately landed with a Pacific Division rival, has the door entirely been closed on a move back to the Warriors?
In a recent article, Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley listed one hypothetical trade idea for each team that could land the first overall pick, and crafted a deal that would send Durant back to the place he won consecutive titles with.
In Buckley's deal, Durant lands in Golden State, with the Warriors sending Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and two first-round picks (including No. 1) to the Suns. This trade is of course already a hypothetical scenario, and becomes even more unrealistic considering how unlikely it is that Golden State wins the lottery.
While there could seemingly be a scenario where the Warriors check in on the availability of Durant this summer, it seems the Suns have no interest in moving on from their star forward any time soon. That said, a reunion would be wild to see.
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JOEY LINN
Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.