Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors stands next to forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Warriors Predicted to Land Kevin Durant Amid Trade Rumors

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated May 22, 2025 12:57 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors made a complete 180 after the trade deadline this season, landing Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, as he helped propel them into the playoffs in a stacked Western Conference. However, a hamstring injury to Steph Curry in the second round ended up marking the end of their run, losing in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Now heading into the offseason, the Warriors will be aggressive once again to add talent around this core and try to keep the championship window alive. While that might include going after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, some believe that they still have their eyes out for a former two-time Finals MVP.

OKC now have 3 MVPs ⚡

Kevin Durant (2014)
Russell Westbrook (2017)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2025) pic.twitter.com/DIS9qg8grt
— Benjay (@BenjayCreates) May 21, 2025

In a recent article by Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley , he believes Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will return to the Warriors this offseason. After a trade to make that happen fell through at the deadline, Buckley sees the Warriors circling back in an effort to chase a fifth ring with their core of Steve Kerr, Draymond Green, and Curry.

The future in Phoenix looks grim, and with Durant having already been involved in rumors during the deadline, it might be in the best interest of both parties to look elsewhere. Durant is already familiar with the Golden State system and gives them a high-level scorer they need, as seen when Curry was out.

Four years ago, Kevin Durant announced he was going to the @warriors.

He went on to grab two championships and back-to-back NBA FInals MVPs during his time in The Bay. pic.twitter.com/HqO08dm65c
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 4, 2020

The Warriors have contracts, picks, and young assets to make a deal, but you can't count out teams like the Miami Heat or Houston Rockets from trying to get involved in a deal.

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