Knicks Eye Blockbuster Move for Kevin Durant Amid Offseason Shakeup
Hey everyone, let’s talk about a major storyline that's starting to heat up in the NBA—Kevin Durant and the New York Knicks. Yes, you heard that right. The Knicks are reportedly interested in trading for Durant, and this could be one of the most seismic moves of the offseason if it actually comes to fruition.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Knicks are “definitely a team that is gonna have some interest in Kevin Durant.” It’s not just smoke either. With the Knicks parting ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau and looking to make that final leap after falling just two games short of the NBA Finals, adding a player of Durant’s caliber could be the ultimate power move.
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But here’s where it gets really interesting. Any deal for KD won’t come cheap. He’s under contract for one more season with a massive $54.7 million cap hit, and he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025–26 season. So, if the Knicks want to bring him in, it’ll likely cost them something big—like Karl-Anthony Towns. Windhorst suggests Towns would be the piece to make the salaries match, unless New York opts to give up three key rotation players instead. Either way, it’s a bold price for what could be just a one-year rental.
Still, Durant is Durant. Even at 36, he averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and over 4 assists this past season. That’s not just production—it’s leadership, playoff experience, and an instant credibility booster in the locker room. And when you’re a franchise trying to break through into championship contention, sometimes you take that swing.
Meanwhile, the Suns find themselves in a bit of a crossroads. They’ve gone through three coaches in as many seasons, and they’ve got one of the NBA’s highest payrolls without the results to back it up. Trading Durant could help them recoup some youth and draft capital while resetting around Booker and Beal.
There’s even chatter that other teams—like the Spurs and Rockets—are also exploring Durant deals. San Antonio, for example, might see KD as the ideal veteran to mentor Victor Wembanyama. But let’s be honest, if there’s one market that screams for a star of Durant’s magnitude, it’s New York City.
The Knicks have the assets. They’ve got the ambition. And now, they might just have the window of opportunity. Whether it’s Towns or a combination of picks and role players, one thing is clear—the Durant watch is officially on. Stay tuned, because this story is just getting started.
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