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Warriors Prioritize Chemistry With Butler as Durant Trade Talks Intensify

The club’s newfound stability contrasts with Kevin Durant’s uncertain offseason path among contenders lining up before the draft.

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Overview

  • Rich Kleiman’s Instagram photo of Kevin Durant standing with Jimmy Butler at Paris Saint-Germain’s Los Angeles house has reignited speculation about a potential Warriors reunion.
  • The Rockets, Heat and Timberwolves are leading contenders as teams explore trade options for Durant ahead of the June 25 NBA draft.
  • Golden State acquired Butler in a February 5 multi-player deal and signed him to a two-year, $121 million extension.
  • Butler’s addition has fueled a 10-game winning streak and strengthened chemistry alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
  • Durant, now 36, would command roughly $54.7 million next season and has already rejected a midseason return to Golden State, reinforcing the Warriors’ decision to maintain their current core.