The Golden State Warriors set their sights on Kevin Durant before pivoting to a deal with the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's Shams

For a time, regardless of how short it was, the Golden State Warriors led in probability to land Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant in a trade. However, something occurred, and the Warriors swiftly launched their attention to the Miami Heat 's disgruntled star, Jimmy Butler. A report revealed "cold' feelings regarding the Warriors and Durant.

Durant does not have a no-trade clause, but as noted by Chris Haynes, the Warriors would not have much interest in trading for Durant if he does not actually want to play there.