The Golden State Warriors find themselves in greater need of Kevin Durant now than when they first acquired him in 2016.

Bringing Durant back would be a high-risk move aimed at giving Stephen Curry another opportunity to win a championship before his career concludes.

Durant remains an elite player, and his return would significantly enhance the Warriors' offensive capabilities compared to other potential trade targets.

A proposed trade would send Durant back to the Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II, and two future first-round picks.

However, this trade would require the Phoenix Suns to waive certain contracts, complicating the deal and highlighting the urgency of the Warriors' situation.

While the Suns are currently not acting like sellers, the dynamics could shift if Durant were to request a trade, given his history of trade requests.

The proposed trade would also provide the Suns with valuable assets, including a potential star in Kuminga and expiring contracts, aiding them in retooling their team around Devin Booker.

Recent comments from Stephen Curry indicate dissatisfaction with the team's current performance, stressing their desire to avoid being labeled as an average team.

The article argues that conventional methods of building a competitive team may not be feasible for the Warriors due to their aging roster and the increasing competition in the Western Conference.