June 26 (UPI) -- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant declined his $31.5 million player option for the 2019-20 season and will become an unrestricted free agent.
ESPN and The Athletic reported Durant will forgo the final season of a four-year contract he signed with Golden State after the 2015-16 season. He averaged 26 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 78 games this season.