The Golden State Warriors lost its three-peat aspiration during the NBA Finals To Toronto Raptors. Kevin Durant only played during the team's second to the last game and torn his Achilles while Klay Thompson was not able to return in the game because of ACL. Together with DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson will be the top 3 free agents starting June 30.
Kevin Durant
A few days ago, there were speculations and confirmation from several NBA insiders that the two-time NBA Finals MVP turned down the $31.5 million player options with the Golden State Warriors. This means that he is now a free agent. Several reports claim that the NBA superstar will sit down and talk with the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. So far, there are speculations that he is going to be with Brooklyn Nets along with his close friend Kyrie Irving. NBA insider Stephan Smith mentioned in his radio program that the Durant-Erving-Nets is already a done deal.
Klay Thompson
NBA All-star shooting guard Klay Thompson left the NBA Finals injured. Aside from making headlines because of his injury, Thompson will be a free agent too just like Durant. A few days ago, several reports claim that the NBA star is seriously considering sitting down with the Los Angeles Clippers. Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is scheduled to also talk to Thompson and offer him a max deal. According to sports analysts, the only reason for Klay Thompson leaving the GSW is if the team will not offer him that deal. For the Los Angeles Clippers to sign Thompson, some analysts say that a Kawhi Leonard playing on Clippers would make the deal more interesting.
DeMarcus Cousins
In addition to Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins is also a free agent. He was only able to play 8 out of 22 Golden State Warriors games because of a torn left quadriceps muscle. He came back just in time for the finals and played a significant role in the team's couple of wins. The six times All-star, despite his injury, is still one of the best centers available during the NBA offseason. Because of questions about his health and his high upside, Cousins is one of the most intriguing options in a free agent class that is loaded with power players.
The greatest question that many fans are asking right now is that, if Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and DeMarcus Cousins are leaving the Golden State Warriors, how will the team fare given the preparation of other teams like the LA Lakers?
