The biggest bomb in the offseason! The Durant battle has officially begun, who can win?

famous reporter Shams took the lead in reveling that the Knicks and Durant had an interest in each other. According to multiple sources, as early as the trading deadline of this season, the Knicks had initiated an attempt to trade Durant against the Suns. Although it was not reached at that time, it is very likely that the two sides will restart negotiations again during the offseason.

Then, NBA reporter Jake Weinbach further added the trading news:

"The Knicks' potential trading chips may include Towns, or the chip packages of Anunobi and Mitchell Robinson."

From the perspective of lineup demand, such a quotation can indeed bring considerable help to the Suns in the inside, and it also fits the rumors that the Suns revealed that they wanted to exchange Durant for center.

As a party to the transaction, the Sun's attitude is a little chaotic. According to reports from many reporters, the Suns have actually started to count the team's assets. They have previously actively contacted many next teams, including the Rockets, to discuss Durant's trading matters, and once took the initiative to gradually reduce the asking price of chips.

But then Suns reporter John Gambadoro denied this statement:

"The Suns are not involved in any substantive trade negotiations about Durant, nor have any intention of selling at all. The Suns' top priority has always been to appoint a new general manager and head coach, and these two tasks have just been completed. Next, they will truly enter the stage of trading discussions with other teams."

Although the news has not yet been decided, it is certain that the offseason Durant battle has begun. In addition to the Knicks, the Spurs, Timberwolves, Rockets, Hawks and other teams have been rumored to have a strong interest in Durant. Some reporters even pointed out that the Clippers may also emerge as a dark horse and join the battle for superstars. In addition to Durant, the Sun faces another problem: Bradley Bill.

According to reporter Gambadoro, the Suns actually do not want Bill to stay in the team, but because his contract has a complete veto, it is quite difficult to get out of his transaction.

Looking back at this season, Bill's performance can only be considered average, averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. But his contract is quite heavy, with a total salary of up to $110 million in the next two years, and he has a player option worth $57.13 million in the 2026-27 season.

Judging from the current situation, the Suns are destined to not be calm this offseason. We have to face Durant's departure storm, but also find ways to deal with Bill's contract dilemma.

From the perspective of the Knicks, if they can really attract Durant, it will undoubtedly be a huge upgrade in the lineup. The combination of Brunson + Durant can still play competitively in the East. For the Suns, how to complete the reorganization without losing too much initiative is also the first problem that management must face.

The next few weeks will be a critical window. If nothing unexpected happens, Durant's movement will be the most explosive event in the entire league's summer. From the perspective of fans, do you think the Knicks are suitable for Durant's next home?