The New York Knicks enjoyed their most successful season since the late 90s in 2024-25. Despite that, many are bracing themselves for potential changes in New York this offseason.
The biggest change that has already taken place was the dismissal of head coach Tom Thibodeau. Despite an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, the Knicks decided they needed another man for the task of bringing a championship back to New York.
That change is guaranteed to take place this offseason. The bigger question is if the Knicks roster gets a notable overhaul via trade. The name who has been on everyone's mind of late has been Kevin Durant.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35).
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35).
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The Phoenix Suns have not been shy about the fact that Durant is certainly being shopped right now. The Knicks are just the latest team to join the emerging sweepstakes for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
However, a reliable source when it comes to the Knicks, Ian Begley, offered an honest admission on the Durant situation. The Knicks reporter did not want fans getting too worked up over the idea of acquiring the Suns superstar.
"My intel all along has been, it's very unlikely to happen," Begley stated. "So, if I'm guessing today, I would guess that that does not come to fruition."
Begley continued with the following statement on ESPN New York.
"Did they check in at the deadline? I'm not questioning that report. I think at the end of the day, getting something to the finish line, I would be very surprised if he ended up here in New York for many different reasons.
So if I'm a Knicks fan and I'm wondering where are they going to go, are they going to trade for Giannis [Antetokounmpo] or trade for KD, ... I would not put a ton of stock in anything you see on Durant and the Knicks at this point.
I think it would take a big change over there for them to be super aggressive and trying to get to the finish line on a Durant deal."
-Ian Begley
The Knicks have historically been a team who loves to go big fish hunting. Begley is not of the opinion that they will get a bite this time around.