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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
In the shadow of major NBA offseason moves, some strategic choices remain mysterious and already spark debate. Sometimes, it’s refusals rather than agreements that change the course of events. The story between Kevin Durant and the Knicks perfectly illustrates this.
Sometimes the biggest names in the NBA face doors that never open. Even when everything seems aligned for history to be made, a single refusal can alter a career’s destiny. That’s exactly what just happened with Kevin Durant, who was apparently interested in joining the Knicks.
Now seemingly closer than ever to leaving the Suns, Durant’s initial plan was to join New York. According to Marc J. Spears:
“Kevin Durant’s first preferred destination this summer was the Knicks, but the interest was not mutual.”
This surprises many, considering New York’s ambition and assets to make a big move, especially after their recent Eastern Conference Finals disappointment.
Kevin Durant snubbed by a franchise?
The Knicks just had a great season and are perceived to be one or two key moves away from a real title chance. Durant’s arrival could have pushed them over the edge, and KD knew it. That’s why he was motivated to move to the Garden, convinced they could compete for a championship.
But according to Stein, the New York franchise didn’t respond to the call. Refusing to disrupt a steadily improving roster, they politely declined Durant’s intentions and chose not to enter the race. A strong decision that shows New York doesn’t intend to rush or break its current momentum.
Durant’s history with New York is already complex. The All-Star wing joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, a move viewed by some Knicks fans as a slight. That experiment never bore fruit, ending abruptly in Brooklyn.
Durant is still expected to leave Phoenix in the coming weeks. Miami, Houston, and San Antonio are watching closely, showing more enthusiasm than New York. The next chapter in his career seems destined to unfold far from the Big Apple, which ultimately never really wanted him—a choice likely to divide fans.
