In this June 12, 2017, photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, passes against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Kevin Durant has declined to opt in for the second year of his contract with Golden State as expected, and will become an unrestricted free agent. Durant now must work out a new deal with the Warriors when free agency begins Saturday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity Thursday, June 29, 2017, because Durant’s choice had not been formally announced.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)