The New York Knicks made it clear that they won't be pursuing a trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant this offseason, but he reportedly would've welcomed the opportunity to be shipped to the Big Apple.

One name that has repeatedly surfaced as a Knicks possibility is Kevin Durant. The Suns are likely looking to trade him after their calamity of a season in which they missed the playoffs despite having the highest payroll in the history of the NBA.

While the Knicks could offer the Suns a center like Mitchell Robinson or Karl-Anthony Towns, Phoenix likely wants draft capital in a return for Durant. New York is a little strapped for draft picks after acquiring forward Mikal Bridges last offseason.