NBA Rumors: Title Contender Looking to Take Away Stephen Curry from the Warriors

By Carlo Monzon
Stephen Curry
Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) in the first half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.  Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

According to new reports, an NBA team is already hoping that the relationship between the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will not go well. If this happens, that NBA team, which is reportedly a title contender, will go after Curry in the hopes of signing him.

The 2016-2017 NBA season has not yet kicked off which is why it's hard to speculate at this point how Curry will respond to playing with Durant on the same team. This was supposed to happen with Team USA but Curry backed out of the opportunity to play for the group due to personal reasons.

But, with the Warriors looking like a super-team, Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report claimed that all of the NBA franchise are hoping that Durant and Curry will have problems with one another. He then said that one particular team is looking to benefit in this possible scenario.

 B/R EXCLUSIVE: A contender is planning to poach Steph Curry from Dubs if chemistry with Durant turns 'poisonous'

A video posted by Bleacher Report (@bleacherreport) on Jul 27, 2016 at 1:38pm PDT

"There are 29 teams hoping the chemistry between Kevin Durant and Steph Curry is poisonous, but there is one team that is planning for it," Bucher said in his report. "I've been told by one of the league's title contenders that they hope to poach Curry."

"They see KD taking the last-minute shots that were once Curry's domain," he added. "Their pitch will be, 'Come to us, and you can be the man once more."

Bucher, however, did not mention the name of that particular team. But, as noted by The Washington Post, this can be narrowed down to a handful of franchises. One theory is that the title contender that Bucher was referring to are the Cleveland Cavaliers. It could also be the Toronto Raptors, the team that the Cavs faced during the Eastern Conference Finals.

Or, Bucher might be referring to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team might be looking to get its revenge on the Warriors for taking away Durant.

But then again this is only a rumor. After all, there's a very big chance that Curry and Durant will work out well in the Warriors simply because the latter joined Golden State not to become famous, but to be with a team that can further enhance his career.

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo