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Enes Kanter’s opt-out plan is a huge Knicks risk

Enes Kanter wants a new contract, not a new home.

Prior to his exit meeting with Knicks management Thursday, the big man said he is leaning towards opting out of the one year remaining on his contract — worth $18.6 million — and hopes to return to New York on a long-term deal.

“I was thinking about it today, after you play for New York, you really don’t want to go play anywhere else,” Kanter said. “I told you from Day 1 I want to be here. … When I say I want to make New York my home, it’s no lie.