Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F RJ Barrett, G/F Evan Fournier, F Obi Toppin, G Immanuel Quickly, 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: F Kevin Durant
As far as NBA front offices go, the New York Knicks don’t command the most respect. With that said, there’s a sneakily impressive element to their decision-making over recent years.
It’s hard to imagine a team in a better position to trade for a superstar. The Knicks can match salaries, they’ve got one of the most impressive collections of draft capital in the league, and they have young players worth a flier.
Realistically, this team can mix and match offers as they please. Are you high on Julius Randle? You can have him, but he’ll cost you a draft pick. Think Cam Reddish has untapped potential? He’s yours, but we’re keeping Quickly.
With that said, there won’t be room for those negotiation tactics in a Durant deal. This is the type of superstar you’ll have to break out your godfather offer for.
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RJ Barrett, Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickly and a boatload of draft picks is the most the Knicks can give. Could it be enough for the Nets?
