Adding D'Angelo Russell was best Warriors could do with Kevin Durant gone originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com The Warriors entered Sunday with the overwhelming possibility that Kevin Durant -- the crown jewel of their free-agent pursuits -- would leave the Bay. When that possibility became reality, the team acted quickly, reportedly acquiring Nets guard D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal after Durant had announced his intention to join Brooklyn. For six months, the Warriors had grappled with the prospect of losing Durant.