The Warriors’ offseason has been quieter than plenty of people expected, especially after the LeBron James chase went nowhere. But Golden State may not be done looking for a splash.
A new report says the team has not shut the door on a possible reunion with Kevin Durant, the former Warrior and two-time Finals MVP who left the Bay Area in 2019. According to Clutch Points insider Brett Siegel, the organization is still open to bringing Durant back if the situation lines up.
“The organization has not completely moved on from the idea of one day reuniting Curry with former Warrior and two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant,” Siegel wrote. “Lacob and the Warriors would welcome Durant back with open arms."
That possibility, at least for now, is tied to what happens with the Rockets. Siegel reported Houston is heading into the 2026-27 season with the goal of contending in the West, but if that push falls apart, Durant’s situation could shift fast - and Golden State would be ready to jump in.
The Warriors already took a swing at LeBron James this summer, with Steph Curry and Draymond Green both involved in the recruitment before James chose the 76ers instead. Golden State is also still waiting on Jimmy Butler, who tore his ACL in January and does not have a firm return timetable.
Durant also had a blunt reaction to James picking the 76ers over the Warriors, another sign of how closely the league is watching Golden State’s next move. At the same time, the team has been mentioned in Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade discussions as it tries to add more depth around Curry.
Steve Kerr, though, said the LeBron pursuit never felt nearly as real as the outside noise made it seem.
“I didn’t even think we were realistically in the running for LeBron,” Kerr said. “It’s just that everyone kept saying we were. It never seemed serious to me despite all the reports.”
For now, Golden State is moving forward with the same core that missed the playoffs last spring: Curry, Butler, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis. Whether the roster stays that way may come down to how Houston’s season plays out - and whether Durant’s name comes back onto the market before the trade deadline.
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