Kevin Durant, New York Knicks and Suns Rumors Swirl
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNJalen Williams doesn't see old Durant-Westbrook Thunder squads as rivalsNot only are the Oklahoma City Thunder battling the Indiana Pacers for an NBA championship, they're also battling the ghost of the previous iteration for the love and affection of the active fanbase.
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Sam Amick do a quick recap of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers before previewing Game 3. Vince and Sam also take a look at the performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Halliburton.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) talks with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, left, as Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) AP
Smith, who listed the Pistons among his top-five destinations for veteran scorer Kevin Durant on a Monday, June 9 episode of ESPN's First Take: "KD with Detroit, imagine that!
ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes the Knicks are among a "handful" of contending clubs that will jostle to land Durant in the coming weeks. Windhorst expects the Suns to look into Durant's market "pretty soon," as the franchise recently has been focused on identifying a new head coach.
Draymond Green said on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week that the Warriors were "at the finish line" to acquire Kevin Durant before the deal ultimately fell through.
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Yardbarker on MSNSpurs told to pivot away from Kevin Durant, target future starThe San Antonio Spurs are one of the few teams capable of swinging a superstar-level trade this summer. They have young players, future draft picks and the ability to absorb a sizable contract. As such, the Spurs are seen as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant.
For the two superstars, longtime ESPN host and NBA media personality Stephen A. Smith ranks Houston high on his list of potential trade destinations.