Warriors source considers a reunion with Kevin Durant.

Nearly five years after leaving the Golden State Warriors, talk of Kevin Durant returning to the team is gaining traction. This interest stems from Durant’s recent struggles with the Phoenix Suns, as well as the Warriors’ need to improve their roster in preparation for another NBA championship run.

Monte Poole, a Warriors insider with NBC Sports Bay Area, has suggested that Golden State trade for Durant. This could result in significant roster changes, including the possible departure of Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins. The strategy seeks to capitalize on Stephen Curry’s prime years by acquiring a high-impact star such as Durant.

“Trading for Durant now would require not only all parties signing off — that’s the thorniest part — but also substantial roster shuffling, beginning with the departures of Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins,” Poole said in a blog post. “Before dismissing this as sheer folly, recall that few outside Warriors’ circle last summer imagined first-year general manager Mike Dunleavy and Lacob going after Chris Paul.”

Curry has previously voiced eagerness for Durant’s return, and Draymond Green has also endorsed the concept. Furthermore, Golden State CEO Joe Lacob has openly questioned Durant’s plan to leave the franchise in 2019 through a sign-and-trade with the Brooklyn Nets.

Durant’s probable return is becoming more tempting as the Warriors strive to create a championship-caliber squad this offseason. Despite Durant’s regular All-Star performances, his postseason run with the Suns ended in disappointment, as the team was swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Durant’s post-Warriors career has been marked by high expectations and scant playoff success, in contrast to his successful three-season run with the Warriors. Both the Nets and the Suns, clubs Durant played for after departing the Warriors, were built at a high expense but failed to meet championship expectations.

His stint in Brooklyn, alongside Kyrie Irving and then James Harden, as well as in Phoenix, with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, illustrated the challenges of turning individual star power into consistent team performance.

Durant and Curry will reconvene this summer as members of Team USA, which is coached by Steve Kerr. This gathering will allow plenty of time for thought and maybe serious discussions concerning Durant’s future.

With the Warriors preparing to retire Durant’s number, the franchise may see this as an ideal chance to pursue a reunion, as seen by previous discussions of other key star additions such as LeBron James.