Kevin Durant's future in the NBA continues to spark widespread interest as the two-time champion assesses his options, and has landed on just three teams as destinations where he w

One center who has been linked to the Lakers has reportedly signed a contract extension to stay with his current team.

Lakers Legend Has Clear Stance on Potential Kevin Durant, Knicks Pairing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to be traded in the next two weeks. According to recent reports, the club and Durant's party are sorting through five potential landing spots.

"Kevin Durant, that's an interesting piece," Johnson said on ESPN's 'Get Up'. "If I'm the Knicks, the Knicks are too slow. They're not going to beat Indiana next year or these other teams. They got to get a little faster, right? And to me, Kevin Durant will allow them to get faster and be a guy that can help [Jalen] Brunson in the fourth quarter."

The LA Lakers are in the market for a center to bolster their new tandem of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. However, that's not it.

As they continue their search for a new head coach, one NBA legend chimed in on the idea of them trading for a superstar talent this offseason. Heading into this summer, it's widely believed that Kevin Durant will be suiting up for a new team.

“Listen, they could give away Bradley Beal if they could,” Smith continued. “They can’t because he has a no-trade clause. Can’t get rid of him. They’re stuck with him, which is why KD is the only asset you have.” Smith later said the Suns have to “do it for themselves” and this situation “can’t be about Durant” when negotiating the deal.