If the belief really is he is gone, then should GS just trade him now to move on early and get value for him. And if so who would be interested and what would the return be?
Wouldn't it just be better to win the ring first, then decide later? I still feel like this has been all overblown out of proportion.
well you cant decide later and still get something for him. I believe he does have to consent to any trade though so it may be moot anyway. And he cant be traded until December 15 even if he does consent and by then all may be well.
But just for fun here are some interesting trades which Durant may sign off on
Washington for Porter, Oubre
New York for Hardaway, Ntkilina, Knox
LA Clippers for Harris, Gortat, draft capital
LA Lakers for Ingram, KCP, filler
Obviously no one as good as Durant but all trades that keep the Warriors as the title favorite (yes even against the Lakers)