Rather than use his 2017 NBA Finals MVP award to leverage a better deal with the Golden State Warriors in free agency, Kevin Durant is doing his part to ensure the team can keep its veteran core together this summer.
The San Jose Mercury News' Marcus Thompson II reported Monday that Durant is willing to take less than the maximum salary to which he's entitled. Rather than $34.65 million, Thompson suggested Durant's salary could instead be as low as $25 million when the Warriors finalize his contract.
ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne and Chris Haynes first reported June 1 that Durant was willing to accept less than the max.