The Golden State Warriors and Kevin Durant could agree to a deal that could net him both money and happiness at the same time.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Warriors could agree to what would effectively be a sign-and-trade, which would give the star forward all his $220 million over five seasons after signing with Golden State before getting traded to another team at a later date (via RealGM):

“One of the things being discussed right now is the Golden State Warriors would offer Kevin Durant a five-year contract (with) $57 million extra that he could get than signing elsewhere,” said Windhorst during ESPN's NBA Draft Special. “Let him rehab and then work with him to be traded. Potentially to New York, potentially to somewhere else. Be their way to sort of take care of him monetarily after what he just went through and also protect the franchise to get some assets.

“If that happens, the Knicks would be in tremendous position to get back into it because they're going to have these young assets and cap space.”

Windhorst extrapolated what could happen under this scenario:

“For lack of a better term, it would be a delayed sign-and-trade,” said Windhorst. “Because this is the only way Durant could get five years and play elsewhere. I'm just going to be honest with you: the Warriors going for this is a bit of a last-ditch effort to not lose Kevin Durant for nothing. And what he would get out of it is an extra $57 million.

“Now you'd have to trust the Warriors that they would actually work with you in a trade, but it has at least been discussed.”

This would be a way for the Warriors to give Durant some immediate compensation as a means of comfort, as it was Durant who put his health and future on the line by suiting up for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Golden State has been crucified by the decision to start him and play him for 12 out of the first 14 minutes of the game, which resulted in a torn Achilles injury after being out for 32 days with a strained calf.

This delayed sign-and-trade could allow the Warriors to get some assets in return, while making a gesture of good faith for Durant — one that would cost the team a pretty penny if they keep him for a full season of his rehabilitation.