# Durant's Shocking Move to Warriors | Oklahoma City Thunder News

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Podcast: [Oklahoma City Thunder News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oklahoma-city-thunder-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7554107)
Published: 2026-07-13T22:09:50+00:00
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July 4, 2016—Kevin Durant stunned the NBA by leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors, a move that shattered expectations and ignited league-wide drama. After OKC’s heartbreaking Western Conference Finals loss to Golden State, Durant’s decision to join their rival team—especially after years of loyalty—felt like a betrayal to fans and teammates alike. The Warriors, already stacked with a record 73-win season, didn’t need him, but Durant’s personal journey took center stage. His former teammate Thabo Sefolosha admitted he was stunned, texting KD with a mix of support and heartbreak. The rivalry intensified, and Westbrook, fueled by emotion and a “maniac” mindset, responded with historic triple-doubles and an MVP season, carrying the Thunder to the playoffs. Their on-court clashes became must-watch moments, and while Durant’s exit was seen as a betrayal, Westbrook’s eventual departure years later was viewed as a heroic exit—not a villain’s exit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7c8c6a9cc6bd3475

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