If the Knicks don't reach the Eastern Conference Finals, speculation about pursuing Kevin Durant this summer will likely persist. One insider believes a particular player would definitely be part of any package sent back to the Phoenix Suns in a potential trade.
The Knicks' next few months will be telling, as they'll need to prove their current roster can live up to expectations after struggling against top Eastern Conference teams. If they disappoint, big changes could be on the horizon. One potential move being rumored is acquiring Kevin Durant, who the Suns are looking to trade to alleviate salary cap issues. There were reports of mutual interest between Durant and the Knicks before the trade deadline.
Stefan Bondy, New York Post NBA insider, shared his thoughts on a potential Kevin Durant trade to the Knicks on FanDuel's "Run it Back." He discussed what it would take for the team to make the deal and which player might be included in the package going back to the Phoenix Suns.
“It all depends on what happens in the playoffs. Mikal Bridges; they traded five 1st round picks to get him. If for whatever reason they bomb in the playoffs and Mikal Bridges is up for a contract extension after this season and they decide that’s not the direction they want to go, then I could see a movement towards a player like Kevin Durant,” he said.
According to Stefan Bondy, the Knicks will likely stick with their current roster if they have a promising playoff run. However, a disappointing exit, such as a first-round loss or getting swept by the Celtics, could prompt them to consider pursuing Kevin Durant