One theory is Kevin Durant needs another star companion such as Kyrie Irving to make the leap to New York — which is why Knicks brass was so eager to create the extra cap space with the Kristaps Porzingis trade.
Knicks president Steve Mills may also want to save a couple of bucks for Durant’s longtime Maryland compadre, Quinn Cook, the Warriors’ backup point guard.
There’s been speculation that Durant’s agent, New York-based Rich Kleiman, could join the Knicks front office if Durant comes. One NBA source believes Durant may want Cook to follow him to his next stop, too.