Kemba Walker reportedly unlikely to move to Knicks

The New York Knicks have cap space to burn this offseason and are expected to be heavily active in recruiting the top names on the market, but it remains to be seen just who they can lure to the Big Apple.

The Knicks are expected to pursue Kevin Durant, but will be interested in pairing him with a second star. If that isn’t Kyrie Irving, the picture becomes murkier. According to Ian Begley of SNY, other executives feel Walker would be unlikely to join the Knicks even if he leaves Charlotte.

That in itself is a big if. Walker has not sounded interested in leaving the Hornets, especially if they offer him the supermax deal only they are capable of offering.

Kyrie Irving was thought to be the superstar that would make the most sense playing alongside Durant in New York if such a scenario were to present itself. Irving does appear to be interested in New York, but with a different franchise, leaving the Knicks to contemplate potential backup plans.