NBA Rumors: Re-Ranking Kevin Durant's 9 Best Potential Landing Spots

NBA Rumors: Re-Ranking Kevin Durant’s 9 Best Potential Landing Spots

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts during the second quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Golden State Warriors

If you can’t beat them, join them. If Kevin Durant wanted to all but guarantee himself a championship next season, he would sign with the Golden State Warriors. Golden State would likely be unable to re-sign Harrison Barnes and would probably have to trade Andrew Bogut, but it’s doable.

Question is, would Durant be willing to take the hit on his legacy in order to jump to a winning team. My guess is no, but it might be the only better move than to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Imagine how the NBA would react if the back-to-back defending champions were to sign the most coveted free agent? We might as well start the lockout now.

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