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The Golden State Warriors were pursuing a move that would bring Kevin Durant back to the Bay Area before the superstar made it known that he had no interest in such a trade. Warriors brass pivoted and set their sights on Jimmy Butler and added him instead for the stretch run.

Kevin Durant revealed why he did not want to run to return to the Bay Area, and it had nothing to do with his past experiences with the Warriors.

Steve Kerr sidelined Kevin Durant in Team USA’s preparation phase for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Kerr, who coached KD to two championships in three years in the NBA, wanted the sharpshooter to rest his injured calf. The Golden State Warriors tactician eventually let the former MVP play in the Group C opener against Serbia.

Last summer, the basketball world witnessed historic accomplishments at the Paris Olympics when LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry teamed up to lead

Golden State Warriors and recent Team USA coach Steve Kerr made a bold prediction regarding Banchero's involvement in the upcoming '28 Olympics.