Kevin Durant’s torn Achilles may have complicated his free agency decision this offseason, and the Warriors are reportedly exploring a potential sign-and-trade deal that could benefit both sides.
NBA insider Brian Windhorst said the Golden State Warriors are discussing a sign-and-trade that would offer Kevin Durant financial security while ensuring that the organization gets some assets in return when he leaves for his next team.
Here’s what Windhorst said on the show (first transcribed by Bleacher Report):
“For lack of a better term, it would be a delayed sign and trade. It’s the only way Durant could get five years and play elsewhere…. The Warriors go into this as a bit of a last-ditch effort to not lose Kevin Durant for nothing. And what he would get out of it would be an extra $57 million coming off of a devastating injury. He would be protected and get all of his money. Now, he’d have to trust the Warriors that they would actually work with you on a trade, but it’s something that has at least been discussed.”
