Since Saturday, the NBA has felt like a blockbuster thriller—full of twists, turns, and jaw-dropping trades. But nothing hit harder than Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. Unreal, right? Yet, here we are. Teams are making bold moves, except for Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s Golden State Warriors. Dub Nation desperately awaits a splash, but so far, nothing. Maybe, Kevin Durant? But wait, those are speculations for now!
Speaking of the Warriors, they just grabbed their 25th win of the season, taking down the Magic on Monday. A crucial victory, especially with all the Kevin Durant reunion buzz. Gotta give him a reason to come back, right? But beating Paolo Banchero & Co. wasn’t easy. The real magic? That third-quarter push. It flipped the game, sealing a 104-99 win at Chase Center.
Meanwhile, Moses Moody who scored a solid 17 points vs. Magic, and the 28-year-old Kevon Looney shared their thoughts on the current trade scenes and rumors going feral in the league. With the deadline creeping closer, tension is sky-high. Nobody is safe. One moment you’re a franchise star, the next—you’re packing bags. Who knows, who’s next?
The Golden State Warriors stars express emotional take on the trade business of the league
It was a brilliant night for the Golden State Warriors 1x champ, Moses Moody. For 24 minutes on the court, he chipped in 17 points to support Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins’ 24 and 25 points respectively. Besides, the Dubs played in their usual style which, to be honest, felt pretty good to watch. But then, with so much going on in the league with the trade deadline looming at large, don’t you think it’s only natural for all the players to feel the fear? I mean, if players like Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic can be traded off, then anyone can!
Moses Moody didn’t dodge any questions. After Monday’s game, reporters asked how he stays focused with all the trade talk swirling. His answer? Simple. “That’s what you got to do.” In this “tough job, tough business,” and distractions come with the paycheck. “The media and all of that” are just part of it. So, the key? “Stay locked in and focus on the task at hand.” It’s all about balance—hoops on one side, trade chaos on the other. And like it or not, there’s no escaping it.
Oct 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) dribbles upcourt against the New Orleans Pelicans in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Meanwhile, the 3x champ, Kevon Looney knows the deal. “You definitely pay attention,” no matter how much you try to block out the noise. After all, “we’re all human, we are all on our phones,” so the rumors and trades? Impossible to miss. But hey, “That’s part of the job.” In this league, “You’re not here for a long time,” so every game, every chance—it counts. Kevon Looney further noted that as long as you’re on the court, “You try to go out there and do that.”
At the same time, the Golden State Warriors are in the middle of a (speculated) major trade. Some reports say the front office is pitching for every All-Star hoopster including Paul George, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant. However, their key focus remains solely on KD, their former Warrior, and Bron whom they want to pair up with Steph Curry, to create the trio of the millennium.
The Dubs front office wants to reunite KD with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green
The Warriors need a star. Badly. Even before the Western Conference shake-up, a trade was a must. Now? It’s desperation mode. Luka Doncic, Zach LaVine, and De’Aaron Fox are off the board, and according to Shams Charania, “The Warriors are legitimately calling about every All-Star player.” Paul George? LeBron James? Kevin Durant? “You just name the All-Star player, the Warriors have probably called them.”
They’re not stopping there. According to Anthony Slater, the Golden State Warriors still believe “they are firmly in the mix for Butler.” Despite reports saying he wouldn’t re-sign, the front office isn’t backing down. And just like Charania, Slater confirms they’ve asked about Kevin Durant. But the real question is, does KD even want a reunion? Moreover, the Warriors are going all-in on KD, and the math checks out. His $51.1M salary with the Suns? Nearly a perfect swap for Wiggins, Kuminga, Payton II, and Looney at $51M. If a deal happens, this could reshape the West in a flash.
With the Warriors aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant, it’s important to note what a potential framework could turn into.
Durant’s salary with the Suns is $51.1 million.
Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney is a near identical match at $51 million. pic.twitter.com/nCk2mf47pv
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 4, 2025
That’s where things get murky. “The Warriors, league sources said, have inquired about Durant’s availability,” but as Slater points out, it’s unclear if the Suns would “even be willing to pull the trigger.” Frustrated fans might not see results yet, but it’s not for a lack of effort. The Warriors are, as Charania put it, “deadset on trying to find another superstar player.”
So, as the NBA’s trade deadline approaches all the teams rush in to pick their bids. However, the Golden State Warriors have been radio silent, or maybe this is the calm before a massive storm. Meanwhile, their players are feeling the heat of the trades and rumors as KD’s reunion makes loud noises in the Bay Area.
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