It looks like there was some method to the desperate trade deadline madness for the Golden State Warriors, as their attempts to pursue Kevin Durant are actually more legitimate than once thought. Multiple reports now link the two-time NBA Finals MVP with a possible Bay Area return.

The Golden State Warriors have been ramping up their efforts to reunite with Kevin Durant through a trade with the Phoenix Suns, leading Phoenix to seriously consider parting ways with their former league MVP and two-time NBA Finals MVP.

While Durant would turn the Heat into a dark-horse contender in the East alongside first-time All-Star Tyler Herro and five-time All-Defensive Team selection Bam Adebayo, Butler would make his way to Phoenix to pair with superstar shooting guard Devin Booker.