Knicks, Suns Discuss Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant Trade

The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade superstar Kevin Durant this summer amid a disappointing season and coaching change. The New York Knicks, fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance and recent firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau, have shown interest in acquiring Durant, with reports indicating a mutual trade discussion involving Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Many analysts, including FS1's Nick Wright, suggest the Knicks should aggressively pursue Durant by offering Towns, despite Towns' strong first season in New York, due to frustrations around his defensive play and contract concerns. A potential Durant-for-Towns swap would reunite Towns with former Kentucky teammate Devin Booker on the Suns, potentially improving their offensive versatility. While Durant is 37 and Towns 30, Wright and others argue the trade could make the Knicks favorites in the Eastern Conference next season, especially if they secure another center to complement Durant and Jalen Brunson. The Suns have reportedly confirmed no interest in Towns from other teams like the Clippers, emphasizing the likelihood that a Towns-to-Suns deal would be linked directly to Durant moving to New York.