NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors join Kevin Durant sweepstakes, could offer former No. 1 pick and young superstar in exchange

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly interested in Kevin Durant.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly interested in Kevin Durant.

Three seasons after leaving the Golden State Warriors to play alongside Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, Kevin Durant is on the move again. This time, he’s reportedly requested a trade, with the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns his preferred destinations.

Durant still has four years left on his contract, which makes him the hottest commodity on the market. He will immediately make the team he joins a title contender or, in the case of the Warriors, favorites to repeat.

Despite Miami and Phoenix being at the top of Durant’s wishlist, the Golden State Warriors could swoop in with an enticing offer.

Marc J. Spears on ESPN Radio offered an intriguing take on the Kevin Durant buzz:

"It’s no surprise to me that Warriors have interest in Kevin Durant, according to sources. So does more than half the league. It’s Kevin Durant. You better make the call if you’re an NBA GM. It’s Kevin Durant."

To prise him out of Brooklyn, the Warriors could offer Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman. But it's likely Brooklyn will also want a few draft picks.

If the Bay Area team want to stamp their dominance on the league like they did a few years ago, they could push for a Durant trade. Getting Durant would almost guarantee at least a couple more championships.

It’s very unlikely, however, that Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers will go this route. He's put together a solid young group to complement the core of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green and will not want to make wholesale changes.


The Kevin Durant saga could drag on for weeks

The Brooklyn Nets will not move Durant for nothing short of a "historic haul."
The Brooklyn Nets will not move Durant for nothing short of a "historic haul."

Rudy Gobert's trade to Minnesota could have impacted how teams plan on acquiring Kevin Durant. Utah received a truckful of assets for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Minnesota sent Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler and four first-round picks to the Jazz.

As such, the Brooklyn Nets will expect nothing less for Durant than what the Timberwolves gave up for Gobert.

Teams will have to be creative to get the trade done as Brooklyn will take its time and play hardball.

One thing's clear: the KD saga is set to go on for weeks.

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