"There is speculation that Kevin Durant is going to New York," Johnson said, echoing a widely held belief around the NBA that Durant will sign with the Knicks this summer in free agency. ‘There is speculation that KD is going to New York.’ Magic says As for the Lakers, Magic says Kawhi And Kyrie would’ve been his top targets. Meantime, going forward, Johnson says the Lakers can be successful and squelched any suggestions that they were considering trading James. "If we sign a free agent this summer, the Lakers will be right back in the hunt," Johnson said. Still, Durant has been linked to the Knicks and Warriors, Leonard to the Clippers, and Irving to the Celtics, Lakers, Knicks and Nets.

Source: Forbes May 20, 2019 15:42 UTC