Tim Kawakami, who covers the Golden State Warriors for The Atheltic, thinks there's “too much evidence pointing” to superstar small forward Kevin Durant leaving the team this summer.

Durant can become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Warriors, and there have been a bevy of rumors circulating that KD is going to leave Golden State to embark on a new challenge elsewhere.

Since signing with the Warriors back in the summer of 2016, Kevin Durant has won two straight Finals MVPs. Barring something unforeseen happening, Golden State will likely win its third straight title this season.

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I've said 50-50 on Durant since last summer and I've adjusted due to recent events to about 40-60 against him coming back to the Warriors next season. Just too much evidence pointing in the other direction, though obviously things always can change.

Durant signed with the Warriors because it gave him the best chance to win championships. Now that he's won two rings and is on pace to win his third, the former MVP might be looking to escape the shadow of Stephen Curry and become the face of a new franchise.

KD has been linked to the New York Knicks and LA Clippers. Both teams have cap space to sign max contract players.