Warriors haven't given up on the plan to reunite Durant and Curry! They are keeping the door wide open for KD's return, while the Rockets have rejected all inquiries.

On August 1, per prominent reporter Siegel, the Warriors are willing to entertain a reunion with Durant if he struggles with the Rockets.

Siegel stated that when considering the Warriors' possible goals, the franchise has not entirely ruled out the prospect of reuniting Curry with his former teammate and two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. Joe Lacob and the Warriors have always had the door open for Durant's return, just like before the 2025 trade deadline, except that Durant and his agent Rich Kleiman halted negotiations at that time.

The core reason Durant stopped the trade midway: he wanted stability in Phoenix and was unwilling to move to another city at that point. Multiple insiders confirmed that there is no rift or tension between Durant, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, or other members of the team.

Durant will turn 38 in September. During his time with the Warriors alongside Curry, he delivered a dominant, career-defining performance. If he finds himself unhappy in Houston and unwilling to stay, the Warriors will go all out to bring him back. But the biggest unknown remains: whether Durant himself is willing to return to Golden State—there is no answer yet.

Sources say that multiple teams inquired about a Durant trade this summer, including the Detroit Pistons, but the Rockets turned down all offers. If Durant ever wants to leave Houston, the Pistons would become a strong contender—Durant has a close personal relationship with Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham.

Now, regarding the Magic: for the 2026-27 season, the combined salaries of Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs will be $161 million, accounting for 77% of the team's total payroll.

The Warriors previously showed interest in Wagner and Banchero, but the Magic refused to listen to any offers at that time. If competition in the East heats up and the Magic's performance falls short of expectations, the Warriors will be ready to make a move again.

For now, the Warriors are only focusing on what they can control: fixing the issues exposed on the court last season and continuously finding ways to ease the offensive burden on Curry—this is their core goal for the new season.

Signing another superstar or pulling off a blockbuster trade might seem flashy, but it doesn't align with the Warriors' overall plan to balance present competitiveness with long-term development over the next decade. On the surface, the Warriors have done nothing this summer, but they are still prioritizing making the most of Curry's final golden window. That is the fundamental reason why they remain patient when faced with major trade opportunities.