The NBA offseason is officially in full swing, and with it comes the inevitable swirl of rumors, speculation, and blockbuster movement. At the center of one of the leagueās biggest storylines is Kevin Durant, whose future with the Phoenix Suns remains uncertain. While most reports point toward a potential move to the Houston Rockets, another familiar teamāthe Golden State Warriorsāhas re-entered the conversation. Durant, however, made it clear he wonāt be returning to the Bay Area.
Durant recently shut down a resurfaced rumor claiming he rejected a Warriors reunion because of head coach Steve Kerr. Responding directly to the speculation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the two-time champion called out the narrative and the reporter behind it, Logan Murdock.
āWe still on this??? Obvious opportunity for Logan Murdock to gain even more attention and try to revive his career by using my name and the Warriors,ā Durant posted. āThe audience is SICK AND TIRED of the same b*****it narrative. Be better, my man.ā
As free agency approaches and trade chatter intensifies, Durantās status looms large. Though he remains under contract with the Suns, league sources expect a deal to be completed this summer. Golden State reportedly made a push to reacquire him during Februaryās trade deadline, but Durant declined to commit to an extension with the team, ultimately halting talks. That decision signaled a clear unwillingness to revisit his old team, even as they showed serious interest.
This summer, as the Warriors reignited their pursuit, Durant instead listed the Rockets as one of his preferred destinationsājoining Houston in what could be a new chapter for the 35-year-old superstar. Despite the Warriorsā repeated efforts to bring him back, Durantās refusals speak volumes about the way things ended in the Bay.
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Durantās time with Golden State brought undeniable success: back-to-back championships and two Finals MVPs. Still, his departure was clouded by tension, controversy, and what many believe was a fractured relationship with the teamās leadership. His legacy with the Warriors remains intact, but the emotional scars from his exit appear to run deep.
A pivotal factor often cited is Durantās rocky relationship with Draymond Green. Their now-infamous courtside clash in 2018 is widely seen as the beginning of the end. Green reportedly told Durant that the Warriors had won without him and could do it again, sparking a rift that never truly healed. While Durant has since downplayed the moment, the animosity clearly lingered.
As speculation continues, one thing is clear: Durant is controlling his own narrative. Whether or not he joins the Rockets, or another NBA contender, his days with the Warriors appear firmly behind himāand any potential reunion now seems more unlikely than ever.
