Cole: We tried to chase Durant this year but failed to do so. Dunleavy said he wanted Butler
Recently, Warriors coach Cole said when participating in the "Tom Tolbert" program that the team has indeed pursued old player Durant this season.
Cole said: "We were known to have tried to pursue Durant but failed to do it. Then Mike (Dunleavy) called me and said, 'I think we should trade for Butler, I'll guarantee him. He's a real fighter, a great player, and I believe that'll work.' I replied, 'Okay, that's it.' We needed to make some changes at the time."