Kevin Durant reveals why Knicks move was nothing but idle chatter

After two NBA championships with Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant decided it was time for a new challenge. two-time NBA Finals MVP n decided to partner up with Kyrie Irving to form ar two-man team to d to list of duos helining franchises across NBA. However, for a brief moment, it appeared that Kevin Durant h also considered signing for Knicks. 

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Kevin Durant to Knicks? Nets power forward denies considering Big Apple

With allure of bright lights at Mison Square Garden, New York Knicks reportedly thought that y h it in m to bring Kevin Durant to Big Apple. However, in a recent appearance on a podcast, Durant has denied he ever thought of choosing Knicks. “It’s NBA. Anything can start. Rumours happen, stuff starts. It’s just nature of beast. Every fan on social media enjoys seeing what ir team is doing as far as free ncy.”

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Why did Kevin Durant pick Nets over Knicks?

It turned out to be a stunning free-ncy decision for everyone involved in Kevin Durant contract of 2019. Aside from Knicks, that is. On podcast, Kevin Durant said that he was always considering Brooklyn, primarily because of Kyrie Irving. "Playing with Kyrie Irving, who’s from Jersey and got that tie with Jersey side of things, so I’m like, ‘We could bring in so many fans.’ So we h a solid thing going. You kw what I’m saying?"

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Kevin Durant is still on comeback trail after tearing his Achilles during Game 5 of NBA Finals against eventual champions Toronto Raptors. While Kevin Durant may be recovering well in recent weeks, Nets were handed ar blow this week. Kyrie Irving is reportedly set to undergo surgery on his shoulder which could rule him out for major part of rest of season. With Nets currently seventh in Eastern Conference, re is still some hope of making it to playoffs. Without Kevin Durant and w Kyrie Irving, however, it could prove to be a tall order for Nets with competition heating up in Eastern Conference. 

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