Kevin Durant: Former NBA MVP announces he is signing for Golden State Warriors after leaving Oklahoma City Thunder
The former MVP, 27, was a free agent after leaving Thunder and had been speaking with six teams before making decision
KEVIN DURANT has announced that he is joining the Golden State Warriors.
The former MVP was a free agent after leaving Oklahoma City Thunder.
By far the biggest name on the free agent market, Durant was speaking to six teams after leaving Thunder during a period in which he has called "the most challenging few weeks in my professional life".
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He will put pen to paper on a two-year, £40million contract, according to reports.
It had been reported that the 27-year-old could have signed a larger deal at the LA Lakers, but choosing the Warriors fearsome line-up signals his intent for a first NBA championship ring.
The Warriors finished as runners-up last season after losing to LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers.
Writing in The Players' Tribune, 2014 MVP Durant wrote: "The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player – as that has always steered me in the right direction.
"But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth.
"With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors."
Durant spent all nine of his seasons with Thunder, and has been named in seven All-Star teams.
The Warriors' frightening line-up next season is now set to feature reigning two-time MVP Stephen Curry, Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Andrew Bogut is expected to be traded to make the salary work.
The contract will be finalised on July 7.
