Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year deal with Golden State Warriors

In what might be the biggest Woj bomb of the offseason, it’s been reported that Nick Young is going to sign with Golden State for $5.2 million for next year. He was very efficient on the Warriors, shooting a career high field goal percentage of 53.7 percent. Paul George went to Oklahoma City and Chris Paul landed in Houston.

While the recent news of a possible three-team trade between the Denver Nugget, Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks wouldn’t impact the Warriors much on the surface, it actually may wind up being big for them.

The deal amounts to yet one more coup for the Warriors.

Miles on the other hand, has had a stable role in IN as the sixth man of the team, but wants more than the room exception for his services. Kevin Durant will also re-sign later in July.

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Durant didn’t need to take a paycut, but it does give the Warriors more flexibility and it will certainly make Joe Lacob’s wallet happy. The 32-year-old has topped 17 points per game in two of his 10 seasons, but he’s gained more fame for his swagger and antics than for his skill on the court. During that time, the two frequently clashed over Young’s playing time, inconsistent play, defense, playful personality and tardiness. For Young, joining the Warriors would help him prove himself and re-enter the market the following season with added glow in his reputation. The Lakers had considered parting ways with Young because of tension with Russell. Perhaps not coincidentally, it should be noted that the Knicks and Lakers are both under different management this summer. Still, Young sensed his opportunities could dwindle as the Lakers put a heavier emphasis on their young players. That said, the Young signing isn’t bad, it’s just neutral.

It is no coincidence either that the difference between the amount Durant could have signed for this year and what he chose to take was just larger than the $5.1 million mid-level exception.