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3 ways the Warriors reign may come to an end

By Nathan Beighle

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 8: Klay Thompson #11 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors look on in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 8, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 8: Klay Thompson #11 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors look on in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 8, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Key free agency decisions

If no superior superteam forms to take down the Warriors, their second threat to dominance will be the 2019 offseason. Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant will both be free agents, assuming Durant opts out of his contract for a second consecutive season.

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The star sniper and the 6-foot-9 scoring machine have both been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers. During media day, Klay gave us a more reassuring answer his future. Klay’s been over how he wants to be a Warrior for life on multiple occasions.

The Slim Reaper, Kevin Durant, gave a more politically correct response. Summed up, he said he’ll be playing for this season and take care of the offseason when it arrives, not an answer that calmed the nervous Warrior fans.

If either of the two leaves, it’ll open up parity in the league. The Dubs may be the favorite, but they won’t be the clear-cut favorite to win the NBA Finals. Albeit they showed their dominance with Durant throughout the 2015-2016 season, the Warriors are, by far, the league’s best team with the core four.

The 2019 free agency period will be huge for the Dubs and the long-term dominance of their franchise.

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