The Warriors nearly got their hands on Suns star Kevin Durant at the trade deadline before acquiring Jimmy Butler.

Draymond Green Makes Strong Kevin Durant, Warriors Statement Amid Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Late on the evening of Feb. 1 into Feb. 2, the Mavericks' five‐time All‐Star, Luka Dončić, was traded to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis in a three‐team trade facilitated by the Utah Jazz.

Draymond Green opens up about the Warriors’ near-reunion with Kevin Durant—and the wild moment he found out it wasn’t happening.

Draymond Green thought the Golden State Warriors were getting Kevin Durant when the Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers trade happened.

A former teammate of Kevin Durant who remains with the Golden State Warriors spoke about the trade rumors that once linked Durant with a potential return to the franchise.

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant had their ups and downs as teammates in the Bay, but the pair secured two championships together with the Golden State Warriors before Durant left to join the Brooklyn Nets in 2019.

When Steph Currry asked if Draymond Green heard about the Luka Doncic trade, Green originally thought Kevin Durant was getting traded back to the Warriors.

During the Warriors' charity event, excitement over a potential Kevin Durant return was overshadowed by the shocking news of Luka Doncic's trade to the Lakers. Draymond Green and Stephen Curry were visibly stunned by the unexpected move.

Apr 26, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the LA Clippers in the first half of game six of the first ...

Durant is entering the final year of his contract, which pays him over $50 million in 2025-26. A trade to the Clippers would not only help Phoenix reduce its luxury tax burden but also give Durant an opportunity to contend alongside Kawhi Leonard, Harden and potentially Paul.