Warriors linked to internet-breaking reunion trade for $134 million two-time NBA champion star

After a stress and drama-filled tenure with the Phoenix Suns, Durant joined the up-and-coming Rockets this past offseason via a historic seven-team trade. It was business as usual for Durant in Houston, as the 37-year-old averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 52.0% from the field and 41.3% from long range in 78 contests.

The Rockets did get eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers to open the postseason, though, which wasn't an ideal finish for a Houston squad hoping to make significant noise in Durant’s first season with the club.

Still, there hasn’t been a clear indication that the Rockets are open to trading Durant to the Warriors or any other franchise interested in landing him in the summer. For the Warriors, it also doesn’t help that Durant shut down the idea of a reunion with Golden State before this year’s Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Does that mean a deal won’t occur? Not necessarily, but a miracle would probably have to arise for the Dubs to bring back the fan-favorite forward.

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