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While the New York Knicks are reportedly not involved in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson laid out his reasoning Thursday on why the Eastern Conference's second-best team this season needs to kick the tires on acquiring the Phoenix Suns star.

Lakers Legend Has Clear Stance on Potential Kevin Durant, Knicks Pairing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to be traded in the next two weeks. According to recent reports, the club and Durant's party are sorting through five potential landing spots.

Kevin Durant is poised to depart from the Phoenix Suns this season, and as rumors swirl about his future, another Western Conference rival has expressed interest in acquiring the superstar.

One center who has been linked to the Lakers has reportedly signed a contract extension to stay with his current team.

As they continue their search for a new head coach, one NBA legend chimed in on the idea of them trading for a superstar talent this offseason. Heading into this summer, it's widely believed that Kevin Durant will be suiting up for a new team.