We are nearing the sixth anniversary of Kevin Durant leaving the Golden State Warriors. Friday's battle between the Warriors and the Phoenix Suns reignites a friendly rivalry that still causes rifts in the former franchise's fan base. Although Durant has had more recent success in the past two seasons, Friday's contest evokes a brutal revelation.

Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he decided to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to form one of

Could a trade involving Kevin Durant save the Golden State Warriors? Explore the potential epic proportions of this dream scenario.

Golden State has a wealth of tradeable assets. If the right player becomes available, Mike Dunleavy Jr. could create an enticing package built around young, high-upside talent and interesting future draft picks. However, given the Warriors ' current roster, it's hard to ascertain which direction the front office wants to take.

The Golden State Warriors could reunite with Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Durant defeated

The NBA slate on Friday includes Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (24-22) visiting Dennis Schroder and the Golden State Warriors (24-23) at Chase Center, with the matchup starting at 10:00 PM

Check out our Suns vs. Warriors how-to-watch guide to learn when they play and what free live streams are available ahead of tipoff.

Kevin Durant remains fully available for the Phoenix Suns' January 31 game against the Golden State Warriors. Durant has been crucial, averaging 28 points over the last 20 games. The Warriors face injuries with Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green out,

Andre Iguodala was an instrumental piece to the Golden State Warriors dynasty. However, Kevin Durant was the guy who made them feel unstoppable for a few years in the late 2010s.

The month of January has not been kind to yours truly when it comes to betting the NBA, but Friday offers a chance to close out the month strong with plenty of