Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have long been speculated to join the New York Knicks this summer. Both can become free agents and sign maximum contracts with the team that opened significant cap space via the Kristaps Porzingis trade in January.
Well, now it’s not a matter of if but when.
According to The Athletic’s Frank Isola (subscription required but recommended), one agent said Durant and Irving are debating who will sign with the Knicks first. Isola explained the importance of this:
The player that is signed second is viewed as the follower, not the leader.