The LA Lakers need a center, and that's no secret, but they also need to replenish their wing depth with a two-way presence.

"Kevin Durant, that's an interesting piece," Johnson said on ESPN's 'Get Up'. "If I'm the Knicks, the Knicks are too slow. They're not going to beat Indiana next year or these other teams. They got to get a little faster, right? And to me, Kevin Durant will allow them to get faster and be a guy that can help [Jalen] Brunson in the fourth quarter."

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it clear he has no interest in coaching after retiring from the NBA.

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.

Four-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant could be on the verge of joining his fifth franchise, as reports indicate roughly a quarter of the league has inquired about the availability of the Phoenix Suns' star.

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