REPORT: Most Executives, Agents Around NBA Believe Kevin Durant is Heading to Knicks
By Bobby Burack
It has been a while since any newsworthy Kevin Durant free agent rumor has emerged (outside of Young Durant saying he would never go to the Knicks). But that is the case no longer. Stefan Bondy, of the New York Daily News, is reporting that most around the league are expecting him to join the New York Knicks.
It’s hardly groundbreaking at this point, but throughout this season I’ve asked several NBA executives, agents, scouts, assistant coaches about Kevin Durant. Most believe he’s headed to the Knicks.
— Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) March 29, 2019
Bill Simmons also got the buzz going again this week telling Mike Francesa to “bet the house” that the Knicks are getting the NBA’s best player:
Bill Simmons, on WFAN with Francesca, says he would “bet the house” on Kevin Durant signing with the Knicks this summer
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) March 27, 2019
Durant, 30, has a decision on his hands that can re-shape the NBA. The Warriors have become so overpowering, there is a case to be made that the NBA needs him to leave.
It sure feels like there is something here. The Knicks have been mentioned now for months and none of Durant’s team has yet denied it. While the Clippers make the most sense, the Knicks appear to be the frontrunners as we sit here today.