How NBA trade and free agency rumors affect Kevin Durant, Warriors

Since the beginning of the season, the rumors swirling around the NBA were that the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, as well as the New York Knicks, were the favorites to land Durant if he were to leave the Warriors. After Durant's comments about the toxic media environment surrounding LeBron and just the general notion that their pairing may be an odd fit for two alpha dogs, I'd surmise to say at this point in time, knowing anything can change at any moment, that the Lakers are more of a long shot. The Clippers have been lurking very quietly behind the scenes, setting themselves up to be in a good situation to land a superstar (or even two, with the right cap management).