The Golden State Warriors are hunting for a second star to pair with Stephen Curry.
In a move that would surprise many, the Warriors could be calling the Phoenix Suns in the coming weeks about the availability of their superstar wing, who happens to have won a couple of championships with Curry in Golden State.
On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes called Kevin Durant a “dream target” for the Warriors on the trade market and explained how a Durant-to-Warriors trade is far from impossible this season.
“The lack of an extension for Jonathan Kuminga suddenly makes the Golden State Warriors a fascinating trade partner,” Hughes said.
“If that relationship has soured, or if the Warriors have a sense that Kuminga won’t want them to match offer sheets in restricted free agency, it opens up the possibility of the tantalizing young forward headlining big-time trade packages.”
“If things go sideways in Phoenix, Golden State could pile its available first-rounders together with Kuminga and matching salary to make a reunion play for old pal Kevin Durant. The interpersonal dynamics would be tricky, but KD would give the Dubs the second star they currently lack.”
Durant is in the third year of a four-year, $194.2 million maximum veteran extension.