There are several possible destinations for the transfer of Kevin Durant: some suggested by the Phoenix Suns, others by different teams, others by insiders, and others probably by Durant himself. But there is a candidate on KD's list saying, "No, thank you!"
Both the New York Post and Newsday report that the Knicks are not interested in signing Durant, as noted by Sam Amico of Hoops Wire. Brian Windhorst of ESPN states that Durant is indeed interested in the Knicks, but it does not seem like they are willing to trade two or three rotation players for him.
The legendary scorer, who will start the next season at 37 years old with only one year remaining on his contract (worth $54.7 million), asked to leave Phoenix after the Suns supposedly surprised him by trying to trade him at the February deadline. He turned down a couple of offers, at least at that time, one from the Golden State Warriors and another, as revealed this week, from the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Suns and Durant's camp have been working together to find him a new team, and Shams Charania reports today that a deal is expected sooner rather than later. "There is movement in Kevin Durant's trade scenarios. There are some motivated teams to close a deal sooner rather than later... Which team do you think is one Kevin Durant away from winning the championship?"
Potential Teams to Acquire Durant
Mentioning the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and yes, the Knicks, as the primary suitors. But internal sources in New York tell us to scratch them off the list.
The Knicks reached the conference finals for the first time in 25 years, but now they are coach-less after firing Tom Thibodeau. And although the Knicks could say no to Durant, they have received a no from none other than five teams whose head coaches are reportedly trying to sign him.
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