{"id":74226,"date":"2025-06-03T15:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/74226\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T15:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:59:12","slug":"knicks-predicted-to-acquire-kevin-durant-in-huge-3-team-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/74226\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks Predicted To Acquire Kevin Durant In Huge 3-Team Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knicks Predicted To Acquire Kevin Durant In Huge 3-Team Deal<\/a> originally appeared on Fadeaway World<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The New York Knicks<\/a> are once again at the center of blockbuster trade speculation, and this time, the name linked to Madison Square Garden is none other than Kevin Durant<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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According to a bold trade proposal from Yahoo Sports\u2019 Tom Haberstroh<\/a>, the Knicks could land the former MVP and two-time NBA champion in a stunning three-team deal involving the Phoenix Suns<\/a> and Washington Wizards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The trade would send shockwaves across the league and redefine the Eastern Conference power dynamic heading into next season.<\/p>\n

Trade Details<\/p>\n

New York Knicks Receive: Kevin Durant, Richaun Holmes<\/p>\n

Phoenix Suns Receive: Karl-Anthony Towns, 2030 First-Round Pick Swap (via Knicks)<\/p>\n

Washington Wizards Receive: Miles McBride, Josh Hart, Retains their 2026 First-Round Pick (top-8 protected)<\/p>\n

The Knicks Get A Two-Way Superstar<\/p>\n

At the heart of the deal is New York\u2019s decision to potentially pivot from Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a>, who struggled defensively in the Eastern Conference Finals<\/a>, to the aging but still elite Durant.<\/p>\n

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Towns was a CAA client and a close connection to Knicks president Leon Rose, but his performance, particularly his one block in six games against Indiana, underscored how much of a liability he can be<\/a> when the stakes are highest.<\/p>\n

His defensive lapses forced Tom Thibodeau to insert Mitchell Robinson into the starting lineup<\/a> midway through the series, signaling a need for change.<\/p>\n

Durant may not be in his prime, but he remains a better two-way player than Towns and wouldn\u2019t hamstring the Knicks\u2019 long-term cap flexibility.<\/p>\n

He is due roughly $51 million annually, compared to Towns\u2019 jaw-dropping $57 million next season and $61 million in 2027-28. For a team staring at a $172 million luxury tax bill next season, that matters.<\/p>\n

The Suns Start The Retooling After Two Failed Seasons<\/p>\n

From the Suns’ perspective, acquiring Towns reunites him with his college teammate Devin Booker<\/a>. It\u2019s a last-ditch attempt to salvage a team that flamed out of the 2025 playoffs.<\/p>\n

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With Durant reportedly open to a trade and Phoenix wary of completely rebuilding, Towns offers an offensive force to pair with Booker, with the potential to keep them competitive without chasing full-scale mediocrity.<\/p>\n

The Wizards Get Their Draft Pick Back And Young Talent<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Wizards play the role of facilitator. They eat Josh Hart\u2019s<\/a> contract and regain full control of their 2026 pick. In return, they receive Miles McBride, a solid 24-year-old guard with upside. It\u2019s a small price to pay to help balance the trade math between two apron-strapped franchises.<\/p>\n

The Knicks, for their part, are still exploring other superstar avenues, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Durant presents a more realistic short-term acquisition. Presumably, this deal wouldn\u2019t happen without Durant\u2019s blessing.<\/p>\n

The Knicks Can Have A Deadly Lineup Next Season<\/p>\n

But if he gives the green light, the Knicks could suddenly boast a lineup of Jalen Brunson<\/a>, Mikal Bridges<\/a>, OG Anunoby<\/a>, Kevin Durant, and Mitchell Robinson, a team with offensive firepower and significantly more defensive bite.<\/p>\n

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However, the Knicks aren\u2019t the only team monitoring Durant\u2019s situation.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> are reportedly extremely interested in Kevin Durant, viewing him as the perfect \u201calpha\u201d to play alongside rising superstar Anthony Edwards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After back-to-back Conference Finals appearances and ongoing roster uncertainty<\/a>, Minnesota is looking to make a win-now move to maximize Edwards\u2019 prime.<\/p>\n

According to league whispers, they\u2019ve already contacted a third team in the Eastern Conference<\/a> to explore facilitating a potential Durant deal, which shows just how serious they are.<\/p>\n

But the Timberwolves aren\u2019t alone in their pursuit. The San Antonio Spurs<\/a> are also reportedly interested in Durant, with rumors of mutual interest between KD and the franchise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pairing Durant with Victor Wembanyama<\/a> would instantly catapult San Antonio into contention and form one of the most unique inside-out superstar duos in NBA history. The idea of a three-time Olympic gold medalist mentoring one of the most hyped prospects ever is tantalizing for fans and executives alike.<\/p>\n

The race for Kevin Durant is heating up. And in a league where power can shift in an instant, the next few weeks could redefine multiple franchises.<\/p>\n

Related: Wild 3-Team Trade Proposal: Kevin Durant, Center, And Guard To Lakers; Suns Get 7 Players And 4 Picks<\/a><\/p>\n

This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World<\/a> on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Knicks Predicted To Acquire Kevin Durant In Huge 3-Team Deal originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The New York…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":74227,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3724],"tags":[375,7,2292,1409,123,113,288,327,563,938,1260,2715,152,1247,191,741,472,6337,969,474,999,693,468],"class_list":{"0":"post-74226","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-basketball","8":"tag-anthony-edwards","9":"tag-basketball","10":"tag-devin-booker","11":"tag-eastern-conference","12":"tag-giannis-antetokounmpo","13":"tag-indiana","14":"tag-jalen-brunson","15":"tag-josh-hart","16":"tag-karl-anthony-towns","17":"tag-kevin-durant","18":"tag-mikal-bridges","19":"tag-miles-mcbride","20":"tag-minnesota-timberwolves","21":"tag-mitchell-robinson","22":"tag-new-york-knicks","23":"tag-og-anunoby","24":"tag-phoenix-suns","25":"tag-richaun-holmes","26":"tag-san-antonio","27":"tag-san-antonio-spurs","28":"tag-tom-haberstroh","29":"tag-victor-wembanyama","30":"tag-washington-wizards"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/114620266246816154","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74226"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74226\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}