Golden State Warriors: 7 Potential Kevin Durant sign-and-trades

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors on November 16, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors on November 16, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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6. Denver Nuggets

Much like the Indiana Pacers, the Denver Nuggets feel they are only one or two moves away from competing for an NBA championship. After a heart-breaking Game 7 loss in the NBA Playoffs, Denver is hungry to take the next step in their process.

Of course, they could wait a few years for their young core to develop and compete. Or, they could speed up the process by trading for a superstar such as Kevin Durant.

Here, the Nuggets give up a big chunk of their young core by shipping away Jamal Murray, Garry Harris and Will Barton. These three players have shown to have high potential with Murray being a borderline All-Star last season. This would hurt the Nuggets overall depth, but gaining someone as talented as Durant is more than worth it.

As for the Warriors, they gain a ton of depth here. Murray would be an incredible back up or even a replacement for Klay Thompson if he leaves in free agency. Meanwhile, Harris and Barton are trustworthy enough to be in any lineup the Dubs choose to run.

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