The Golden State Warriors are reportedly giving up on their dreams of reuniting with Kevin Durant. Per The Athletic's Anthony Slater and Sam Amick,

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Monday that Butler has told the Warriors he won't sign a contract extension if the Heat work out a trade with Golden State. Butler, 35, has a $52.4 million player option on his contract for the 2025-26 season. If he declines that option, Butler will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Nurkic told The Republic last month he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t talk for two months and that they do not have a relationship. The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three second-round picks Jan. 15 to Charlotte for Richards and a second-round selection.