Durant and Warriors agree to two-year deal

Kevin Durant accepted a major pay cut to help make sure the Golden State Warriors stay winners and chase more championships. Durant wants to build a dynasty alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, agreeing to terms Monday on a contract worth approximately US$53 million over two years, said a person with direct knowledge of the deal, which won’t become official until the end of the free-agency moratorium period Thursday. The deal calls for about US$25 million in the first year with a player option for the second season. Durant declined Thursday to opt in for the US$27.7-million second year of his previous deal and became an unrestricted free agent.