Good news for Warriors as Blockbuster Trade Proposal Brings Kevin Durant Back to the bay
Free agency has already been incredibly eventful for the Golden State Warriors, who suddenly find themselves with a slew of roster spots to fill. Although the club was able to re-up with its biggest offseason priority in Kevon Looney, Bob Myers and his brain trust were less successful with Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr.
Payton looks to be joining the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year deal worth $28 million, while the Toronto Raptors are signing Porter to a two-year pact, presumably using part of their MLE. Elsewhere on the roster, Chris Chiozza and Juan Toscano-Anderson were given their walking papers as well.
However, the biggest news of early free agency (and the summer, really) is that former Dub Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. And while opinions are mixed on whether such a move would be possible — or even advisable — pundits are already talking about a Bay Area return for the 12-time All-Star.
Good news for Warriors as Blockbuster Trade Proposal Brings Kevin Durant Back to the bay
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“I’m going with Golden State,” ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins said of KD’s landing spot, as relayed by ClutchPoints. “They will run it back. If they can find a way to do some type of trade that involves Andrew Wiggins and bring Kevin Durant back, I would love to see it. Hell, I think they would love to see it.”
The Warriors may just have the pieces to get it done, too.
While we’re not advocating for the Warriors to make a play for Durant, the following deal could be enough to facilitate his reunion with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green:
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Golden State Warriors receive F Kevin Durant
Brooklyn Nets receive G/F Andrew Wiggins, C James Wiseman, G/F Moses Moody, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2026 first-round pick (top-three protected) and a 2025 second-round pick (via MEM)
There is, of course, one HUGE caveat to this particular deal. Per NBA rules, teams are not allowed to roster two players who are on designated rookie extension contracts.
