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Kevin Durant's free-agent plans aren't nearly as bold as they were last summer

Published Apr. 14, 2017 12:45 p.m. ET

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Dan Graf

Kevin Durant signed a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors during last summer’s biggest-by-far offseason move, so it’s lost on many folks that he can – and probably will – be a free agent again this summer.

Durant has a player option for 2017-18 and has never denied he will do the smart thing and opt out to get a better deal this offseason, but don’t mistake financial smarts for any sign his wavering on his decision to be part of the Warriors’ long-term plans. He told the San Jose Mercury News on a Thursday podcast that he’s staying put:

“Obviously, I’m thinking about the playoffs right now. Haven’t even thought about it that much. But I don’t plan on going anywhere else.

“… You want to keep this group together. We want to see how far we can go with this thing. I’m sure once the season’s over with, we’ll figure that stuff out, everybody. I’m sure it’ll all work out for the best.”

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