NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant strongly considering Warriors

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan (left) instructs forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Kevin Durant’s free agency ride will likely come to an end tonight.

As the NBA’s free agency winds down, the biggest name on the market, Kevin Durant, is expected to announce his destination tonight.

According to Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders, Durant is leaning strongly towards the Warriors, but will meet with the Thunder one more time before making his announcement via a Player’s Tribune article.

Kevin Durant has been linked to anyone within his price range, and there are many franchises vying to get the small forward in their colors. Lil B has announced that he will remove the Curse of the Based God if Durant joins the Knicks. The Celtics, who have already picked up Al Horford, brought Tom Brady along in hopes that the New England gunslinger could help convince Durant that Boston is the right place for him.

Everyone and their dog is trying to get Kevin Durant, but Durant’s best option might be to stay in Oklahoma City. The Thunder will likely be one of the odds-on favorites to win the 2016-2017 title, and Durant stands to make much more money in 2017 free agency than he will this year. Signing a one year contract would put Durant in free agency at the same time as teammate Russell Westbrook, and might force the Thunder to throw down some serious cash to keep the nucleus of their team intact.

While Durant is reportedly considering Golden State, I think he stays home. He’s been with the Thunder through thick and thin, and I think that’s the team he wants to win a title with.

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