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Kevin Durant was "not happy" he was included in trade talks involving the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat this week, especially because he wasn't informed he was even in them. Durant had the opportunity to be traded to the Warriors, but he communicated he didn't want a return to his former team. "The prevailing thing from the trade deadline was what didn't … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant ‘Not Happy’ To Be In Trade Talks, Likely To Be Dealt In Offseason

The Golden State Warriors are pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant after they have struck out on a number of other star pursuits over the past 12 years including LeBron James, Lauri Markkanen and Paul George. The Phoenix Suns are engaging on Durant discussions after they have been unable to turn Bradley Beal into Jimmy Butler. The two teams share a commonality as they are in the … [Read more...] about Warriors, Suns Discuss Kevin Durant Trade, Could Involve Up To Five Teams Plus Jimmy Butler

The Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat had advanced talks on a trade that would have sent Kevin Durant to the Warriors with Jimmy Butler going to the Suns. The general parameters of the deal were put into place, but the Warriors decided not to move forward with the trade once it became clear that Durant did not have interest in returning to the franchise he left … [Read more...] about Warriors, Suns, Heat Had Framework Of Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler Trade In Place

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors opened up discussions on a contract extension on Wednesday, which led to his eventual trade there from the Miami Heat later in the evening. On Sunday, it was reported that Butler was not interested in extending with the Warriors. Since that time, however, the Phoenix Suns realized there was not a Bradley Beal trade to be made, and the … [Read more...] about Warriors Improved Jimmy Butler Extension Offer With Concern Heat, Suns Would Do Separate Kevin Durant Trade

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to trade Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat for PJ Tucker, a second round pick and cash. The Heat will drop below the first apron with the trade. Miami could fold this trade into their multi-team deal involving Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Mitchell will be a restricted free agent this offseason and has averaged 6.3 points, 1.9 … [Read more...] about Heat Drop Below First Apron By Trading PJ Tucker, 2nd Rounder, Cash To Raptors For Davion Mitchell