NBA rumors: Two teams have 'backed off' Kevin Durant pursuit due to Achilles originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com NBA free agency officially will kick off Sunday, and most of the free-agent crop likely will await the decision of one Kevin Durant before choosing their next move. The Warriors' star forward ruptured his Achilles during Game 5 of Golden State's NBA Finals loss to the Toronto Raptors and will miss all of next season as he rehabs what could be a career-altering injury.