Five Trade Targets Based Off Kevin Durant’s Decision

By Isaac Harris

Jun 30, 2016

May 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) defends in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) in game two of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

Andrew Bogut: $12.6 million (expiring)

For Golden State to pull off their pipe dream scenario, it will come at the cost of Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, and most likely Andrew Bogut or Andre Iguodala.

Letting Barnes and Ezeli walk in free agency is natural, but then it gets tricky. All signs point to them entertaining trading Bogut to free up the almost $13 million. If Dallas misses out on a top free agent center, could they come calling?

Golden State would be looking to shed his contract so taking on more salary would not be appealing. Bogut could step in right away as the Mavs starting center next to Dirk and be a solid anchor in Dallas next season. Plus, he is on an expiring contract.

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