Kevin Durant confirms Sam Presti did not inform him of Harden trade

Kevin Durant revealed that Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti did not consult him prior to the trade of James Harden to the Houston Rockets in 2012. Veteran journalist Jonathan Abrams reported Durant's comments, which addressed a long-standing question about the franchise's decision-making process at the time. The trade, driven by stalled contract negotiations with Harden, significantly impacted the Thunder's trajectory, with Durant and Russell Westbrook continuing to lead the team in the years following. This exchange sheds light on Presti's approach during that period and Durant's perspective on the evolving relationship with the team's management.

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