Analyst: Kevin Durant Wants to Rejoin Warriors

This latest report indicates Kevin Durant would like a trade to Golden State

Joey Linn | Jul 14, 2022

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The Golden State Warriors have arguably the best possible trade package that Brooklyn could receive for Kevin Durant; however, the willingness of both Golden State and KD himself to entertain a reunion is where many become skeptical. While Durant theoretically has little say in a trade, most players of his caliber get an opportunity to speak into their next destination. According to a recent report, a "good source" indicated that Durant wants to rejoin his former team.

"Somebody texted me, a good source texted me at that point, that Kevin Durant doesn't want to play with Kyrie, and that he wants to go to Golden State," Chris Broussard said on First Things First. "I said it on The Herd, I didn't put too much bass in my voice, because it is - hard to believe. I haven't confirmed it with Kevin Durant or his agent, so I am leaning towards - strongly leaning towards not believing that. But, is it an impossibility? No."

"Golden State can offer Brooklyn a very strong package — better than most teams — for Kevin Durant. ... A source texted me after KD's trade request & said that KD doesn't want to play with Kyrie, & he wants to go to Golden State. It's not an impossibility." — @Chris_Broussard pic.twitter.com/ApJ4z7RkMV
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) July 14, 2022

While Broussard admitted that his information came from just one source, making it hard to believe, he does not believe Durant to the Warriors is an impossibility. Different theories regarding this situation have circulated for a while, with some believing the Warriors have zero interest, and others believing their reported interest is legitimate.

Durant's openness to a return is certainly a factor for the Warriors to consider, and if Broussard's source is correct, there could be an increased willingness for the Warriors to explore a potential reunion.

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Published Jul 14, 2022

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.

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