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This offseason promises to be similar. Future Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to be available on the trade market, and one of the league's premier franchises — the New York Knicks — are searching for a new coach.
One player linked to Philly has been Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor proposed a trade idea on his show, "The Kevin O'Connor Show," that would lead the 76ers to land the two-time champion. The trade proposal will also allow the organization to dump George and his four-year, $212 million maximum contract.
Brooklyn is the only team that could absorb Holiday’s deal outright into their cap space. Otherwise, the other team involved in acquiring Holiday would need to send out at least $25.9 million in salary for the trade to work under CBA rules if it goes through after July 1st. Holiday is set to make $32.4 million next season.
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Of course the Knicks are interested in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. If he decides it’s time to move on from Milwaukee (a decision likely to come closer to the NBA draft), 29 other teams are going to call Bucks GM Jon Horst and kick the tires on a deal.
The New York Knicks are not actively seeking a trade for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to the New York Post, this coming after ESPN reported Wednesday the franchise was one of five teams in the sweepstakes for 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion.
Jay Williams suggests the Minnesota Timberwolves as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant, highlighting the budding camaraderie between Durant and Anthony Edwards. He likens their potential partnership to a powerful duo,
The link between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Spurs could be realized with the help of this three-team trade proposal, potentially seeing the Bucks also land a star in return.
The Wizards have the capital to move up in the first round of the draft, but it might not be for who fans expect.