Stephen A. Smith has had enough! Yes, recently after the Knicks’ overtime win against the Hawks, he called New York out for their lack of identity. “I’m really getting disgusted with this organization right now… I’m looking at the New York Knicks. Where’s the identity?” He’s made his verdict clear – he wants to see Kevin Durant donning the New York jersey to get the zing back to his favorite franchise. Even though he understands this can’t really be a reality, he still loves to fantasize about the same.

In a recent segment of The Stephen A. Smith Show, the 57-year-old touched base, saying: “You got to trade for him, and they gave up too much assets. As much as I love Mikal Bridges, five first-round picks. If the Knicks could have given up three, they could have had a couple of first-round picks to give to the Phoenix Suns, and got KD before the trade deadline”.

“I don’t give a damn he pass gas, I’d call it perfume if he was in a New York Knicks uniform, and I ain’t apologizing for it to anybody,” Smith continued.

However, Smith quickly set conditions—he only wants Durant if Brunson and Towns stay.

“I’m telling you that right now, that’s how desperate I am for the Knicks to win a championship, that’s how desperate I am. And if KD came there, and Karl Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson didn’t have to leave in order for KD to get there, Knicks….. yeah, yeah. Cleveland, Boston, what? Bring ’em on. That’s how excited I would be, but I’m just fantasizing”.

With Towns averaging 24.7 points and 13.4 rebounds and Brunson putting up 26.1 points and 7.5 assists, Smith believes breaking up the roster for Durant wouldn’t be worth it.

The real issue? The Suns are unlikely to trade Durant to the Knicks, especially after giving him a four-year, $194.2 million contract. But another team might be in the mix—one that already has a connection with KD.

Will $194.2 million worth Kevin Durant be traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves?

While Smith dreams of Durant at Madison Square Garden, the Minnesota Timberwolves are emerging as a serious landing spot.

It all happened during the All-Star weekend, wonderfully reuniting Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant after 2024 Paris Olympics, sparking trade speculations. And if this wasn’t enough, Timberwolves‘ official X account even posted a clip of the two sharing a handshake and laughing together.

The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski had previously reported on the Timberwolves’ potential trade talks with the Suns. Now, he put forward the possibility that Edwards and Durant may have discussed the trade rumors involving their teams. The reporter said on his podcast, “We saw some video of him and KD hanging out, spending time together — they are good buddies. I’m sure that they spoke a lot and enjoyed each other’s company. I would not be surprised at all if Ant was saying, ‘Hang in there, big guy, we’re coming. We’re going to make a run at you again this summer.”

KD and Edwards are more than good buddies. The veteran is someone who the 23-year-old looks up to since he idolized the ‘Slim Reaper’ while growing up. When Kevin Durant was once asked about the player who brings out the best in him, he replied, “I’d say Ant. Just because of his energy every day. The pace that he plays at. The pace that he works out at. The s— that he talks. He gives everybody energy.”

But, despite rumors and fantasies, the Suns still hold the power. Trading Durant would mean giving up their best shot at a title. However, if Phoenix struggles in the playoffs, they might explore a trade to retool their roster.

If Durant chooses to leave, the Timberwolves are likely the strongest suitor—leaving Stephen A. Smith heartbroken.

With Durant’s future still uncertain, the NBA offseason is shaping up to be another wild one. Will Smith’s fantasy come true, or will KD join a younger star in Minnesota?