While the Knicks could offer the Suns a center like Mitchell Robinson or Karl-Anthony Towns, Phoenix likely wants draft capital in a return for Durant. New York is a little strapped for draft picks after acquiring forward Mikal Bridges last offseason.

Kevin Durant averaged a team-high 26.6 points in his second full season with the Phoenix Suns. An ideal fit for him in a trade is with the Rockets.

There for a sliver of a second, it seemed Suns superstar Kevin Durant could return to the Warriors, this time by way of a trade. That didn't happen, though, and Butler landed with Golden State while Durant finished out the season with his Suns squad intact.

But according to NBA insider Marc Stein, one surprising team from the Eastern Conference seems to be entering the conversation. That would be the Toronto Raptors, who seem eager to bring in another superstar.

As Kevin Durant trade speculation heats up, Heat legend Udonis Haslem made it clear where he thinks the former MVP should land — and why it would work.

Suns general manager Brian Gregory was asked Tuesday about moving forward without Durant, noting Ott was an assistant with the Brooklyn Nets during most of Durant’s time there.

Timberwolves land Kevin Durant in blockbuster four-team trade that also boosts Suns, Nets, and Magic in bold NBA proposal.

Magic Johnson Advises Kevin Durant to Join Iconic NBA Franchise originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Fifteen-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant appears to be on his way out of Phoenix this summer.