Kevin Durant reveals why he refused Warriors returned, ‘I didn’t want to move’

If Phoenix Suns Decide for a trade Kevin DurantThe future Hall of Famer would rather come in such a move in the off -season, not in the middle season.

This is the explanation that Durant explained why he excluded the possibility of trading back Golden State Warriors On the eve of the trade deadline earlier in February, claiming that it had nothing to do with his previous history with the team.

“As far as warriors are concerned, I didn’t want to move,” Durant Explained on the “Draymond Green Show”. “Then, as a player, I cost a lot. Entering your team in the middle of your season, it will be a big blow to any team I go. And I understand why you want to trade me, the simple fact that it is a job, but for me, it just doesn’t make sense to go to any side when we can play, and if we want it, if we are, then, and if we are.

“If I can stop it, why not?”

In the days that led to the deadline on February 6, it was strongly rumored that the warriors had strongly encouraged that Durant had returned to the deadline. But when Durant caught the wind from the possibility that he could move to Warriors, he told his former teammate that “it was not felt right” and “not the time” to return to Golden State, ESPN reported earlier.

As Durant mentioned, such a move would probably cost warriors. When the Suns gained Durant in the middle of the 2022-23 season, they had to give up the attacker Mikal Bridges,, Cam Johnson and Crowder Together with four unprotected elections in the first round and replacing the first round.

It is unclear what warriors offered or offered to Durant but have had internal discussions about potential movement Draymond Green In a possible agreement, Athletics reported. After excluding Durant’s ability to trade, the warriors turned Jimmy Butler. They have acquired the All-Star wing of Miami Heat for Andrew Wiggins,, Kyle Anderson,, Dennis Schröder and a protected choice in the first round. Durant would probably cost more than that, because the sixth is in the scoring league (26.9 points per game) from Wednesday.

So far, the Warior’s decision has looked good to turn to the Butler. Golden State went 6-1 in the first seven games with Butler, climbing the western conference as he hopes to avoid playing play-offs.

Durant mentioned the play of Warriors with Butler after bought it at less expenses to prove why it could be a real call to reject the store back to Golden State.

“I didn’t feel like it was a need to make a big change,” Durant said. “Look what you do now, Dray. You look good with Jimmy and you still have (Jonathan) Kuming On the way back. So, I didn’t think it made sense. I just want to see him.

“I try to see it to the end and see what we can actually do. I feel like I’m dedicated to my coaches and teammates.”

Although Durant publishes another season worthy All-Nba nod, it was not enough for the sun to raise to the playoffs until this moment. They won in just two of their last 10 games, fell to 27-31 in the season as they followed Dallas Mavericks Up to 2.5 games for the last place in the Western Conference from Wednesday.

Durant (36) remained a year after this season. Considering his age, the status of a contract and the Suns situation, it is possible that Phoenix could move him to this off -season.

If so, Durant has one wish.

“I want my career to end under my conditions,” Durant said. “That’s the only one. It’s the only thing that makes me worry.”

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