Kevin Durant hints at a potential Warriors reunion

With the Phoenix Suns struggling through a turbulent season, currently sitting 11th in the Western Conference at 27-31, speculation about an offseason roster overhaul is mounting. Kevin Durant, in particular, was at the center of persistent trade rumors as the February deadline approached, with many believing a move was imminent.

However, no deal materialized. Since then, Durant has spoken openly about the situation, revealing that his former team, the Golden State Warriors, explored the possibility of bringing him back—but he ultimately dismissed the idea of a midseason trade.

"I want my career to end on my terms," Durant said on the Draymond Green Show. "As far as the Warriors, I didn't want to move. Then, as a player like me, I cost a lot. Me going into your team in the middle of the season, it's going to be a big blow to any team I'm going to.

“I get why you want to trade me, simple fact that's business but for me looking at it, it just don't make sense for either side right now to go through that when we can play the season out and if that's the decision you want to make in the offseason, then we figure it out.”

Durant’s comments suggest that a reunion with the Warriors could still be on the table in the future. Financially, such a move would be challenging, considering what the Suns gave up to acquire him—Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected first-round picks and a pick swap—in the 2022-23 season.

With Durant off the market, Golden State pivoted to Jimmy Butler, parting ways with Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Dennis Schroder and a protected first-round pick. The trade has rejuvenated both Butler and the Warriors, who have gone 6-1 since his arrival and are climbing back into the playoff race.

Durant has one year remaining on his contract after this season, worth $54.7 million, before hitting unrestricted free agency in 2026. While Phoenix may look to trade him before then, the 15-time All-Star may have his sights set on a Warriors reunion—one final run with Steph Curry and Draymond Green.