It looks like there was some method to the desperate trade deadline madness for the Golden State Warriors, as their attempts to pursue Kevin Durant are actually more legitimate than once thought. Multiple reports now link the two-time NBA Finals MVP with a possible Bay Area return.

"Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle soreness) will not play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources inform me," NBA insider Chris Haynes wrote on X on Wednesday. After that, fans immediately began speculating on the Durant trade buzz.

If Green were to be dealt, he'd likely be joined by Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and a haul of first-round draft capital, while Butler finds his way to the Suns to help their chances of title contention in Durant's absence.