Report: Warriors ‘have interest’ in KD trade with Nets

July 4, 2022 World Sports

When Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets last week, the common belief was that 28 other NBA teams should be interested in acquiring one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA. Some franchises might not have any shot, but they should all be interested. The one team that could automatically be ruled out was the Warriors, considering their history with Durant and the fact that they just won the NBA title without him, right?

Not so fast.

Andscape’s Marc J. Spears reported Sunday, citing sources, that the Warriors in fact have “interest” in Durant, in addition to “half the league.” Spears went on ESPN Radio to further elaborate on why it makes sense.

“The one team I’m telling you guys to keep an eye on is the Golden State Warriors,” Spears said. “Golden State could have the best package for both parties. Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga, All-Star Andrew Wiggins, the former No. 2 pick James Wiseman. What the Nets want is a young All-Star and want perhaps a future All-Star. They’re all under 30. They also want picks, maybe the ability to swap picks. But if you can get those four players, if I’m the Nets, I’m very, very happy.