Thursday 22 November 2018 04:34, UK
Kevin Durant says his recent bust-up with team-mate Draymond Green will not be a factor in whether he stays with the Golden State Warriors beyond this season.
Durant will be one of the biggest names to enter free agency next year, and can opt to re-sign with the Warriors or seek a fresh move away from the reigning NBA champions.
The 30-year-old's future with the Warriors came under scrutiny last week following a row with Green during a defeat by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Green's tirade hinted at locker-room strife behind the scenes, but Durant has played down any suggestion that it could prompt him to head for the exit next year.
"Nah, [it won't factor] because at the end of the day, I'm just a ballplayer that's just trying to be in a great environment to play basketball and groom my skills every day," Durant told Yahoo Sports.
"And I want to compete on a level that once the game starts, I'm just totally comfortable with my surroundings, with just going out there and being me."
The former NBA MVP admitted, however, he had been irked by Green's tirade.
"I was upset, but I know that I can't hold on to something like this," Durant said. "I think everyone's been handling it the best way they could and we're just trying to move forward with it."
Green, who was suspended for one game following his outburst on Durant, was reported to have raised the uncertainty about his team-mate's long-term plans during their row.
