The Warriors were expected to make a move as the trade deadline was approaching: there was no way the Dubs were going to contend for a title with the quality of players they currently have on the roster.
Before the Jimmy Butler trade was finalized, many thought Golden State would land Kevin Durant via a multi-team trade. Phoenix’s Big Three experiment isn’t working out, and the Suns may be desperate enough to want a change of scenery.
However, the Dubs decided to complete a trade for Jimmy Butler. Some may say the move is a last-ditch effort to push the Stephen Curry-led Golden State roster into another unlikely postseason run, but others may be wondering what happened to the rumors surrounding Durant.
A recent report reveals that Durant had no intention to make a Bay Area return, but not for the reasons some fans may think.