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Durant ‘at home’ with Warriors, but undecided on his future

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Kevin Durant feels at home with the Golden State Warriors but admits he has made no decision regarding his future when he enters free agency next year.

The 30-year-old two-time NBA Finals MVP told ESPN on Tuesday (Wednesday Phl time) that while he was settled in California, he was keeping his options open for 2019.

Durant will be one of the highestpro­file players to become a free agent next year, and is almost certain to attract interest from rival clubs.

Durant, who joined the Warriors from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016, emphasized that he was enjoying life with the reigning NBA champions, who have won back-to-back titles since his arrival.

“It’s just where I want to play ball at, where I’m most comfortabl­e, where I feel most at home, and I feel at home here,” Durant told ESPN.

“I feel like I belong here. I feel like I mix with this team, I mesh with this team well. With that being said, I really don’t know what’s going to happen this summer.

“But I really, really feel like a part of this team. We got two banners up there, my picture’s around here somewhere so I feel like I’m a part of this thing – but at the end of the day, we’re staying in the moment.”

Durant’s immediate focus is on helping the Warriors extend their dynasty.

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