“You don’t lose hope until the last minute.” It’s not a cliche line from some mainstream motivational speech but Golden State Warriors’ current mantra. With the trade deadline due on Thursday, the Dubs front office is still in pursuit of making a move. However, they are currently ignoring all the other candidates in the market, including their preferred Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vučević. Instead, Mike Dunleavy Jr. & Co. have their eyes fixed on their former star, Kevin Durant.

The Warriors’ hungry persuasion to have KD back on the roster simply indicates one desire. And that is to win the fifth championship under Steve Kerr, with Stephen Curry. This has now led the Dubs to take a surprising turn of events.

Mike Dunleavy Jr. has officially ended their chase for Chicago’s $20 million star, Nikola Vucevic. Bulls insider K.C. Johnson reported that, after weeks of rumors, two potential deals collapsed, forcing Golden State to rethink its approach. Now, the Bulls expect their big man to stay put, at least for this season. Instead, the Warriors have set their sights higher. According to reports, they’re now eyeing bigger stars like Kevin Durant. This shift signals a bold new strategy—one that could bring a true game-changer to the Bay Area.

The Golden State Warriors‘ shift in gears proves that the NBA is fast-moving and fast-changing. So, a change in the trade plans could be the only way to bolster the championship dreams. Every move is a gamble, and their next one could be a game-changer. With the deadline looming, big trades are on the horizon. Teams are plotting, stars are in play, and the league is bracing for a shake-up. And maybe, Kevin Durant is the missing piece Stephen Curry and his team have been looking for.

Warriors’ leap of faith with rumored Kevin Durant trade gets a 3-team twist

The Golden State Warriors want Kevin Durant, but the Suns’ price is sky-high—Draymond Green, reported The Atheltic on Feb. 4. Well, that’s a tough pill to swallow. But there’s another way. If Phoenix lands Jimmy Butler, a Durant reunion with Stephen Curry suddenly looks possible. That perfect storm has been brewing ever since Butler asked out of Miami. Meanwhile, the Suns are stuck.

They can’t get Butler without moving Durant or Booker. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal won’t budge—he’s set on staying in Phoenix. And, the Heat aren’t biting either. Even if Beal waives his clause, they have “no interest” unless draft picks come their way. But they do want players who can “help them make the playoffs.” That’s where Wiggins and the Warriors come in—his resurgence could be exactly what Miami needs.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Dubs majority owner Joe Lacob has been showing signs of impatience. It only makes sense with the trade deadline breathing on the shoulder. Therefore, the team is back to Durant, who is now increasingly likely to get traded by this Feb. 6 deadline, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

The clouds of doubt and suspense have covered the Golden State Warriors. They have yet to make a move in the bidding wars with barely a day left for the market to shut down. For now, they are leaving the Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vucevic and focusing on KD. However, if things don’t turn out their way, what would the Warriors do? What do you think?