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The New York Knicks have waived Marcus Morris Sr. and Chuma Okeke. Both Morris and Okeke were signed to non-guaranteed training camp contracts.

Morris was signed to an Exhibit 9 contract. He’ll re-enter unrestricted free agency upon clearing waivers.

Okeke was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract. He’ll also re-enter unrestricted free agency upon clearing waivers. Okeke also could be an option to play for the Westchester Knicks of the G League as an Affiliate Player.

There are several teams who are expected have interest in a Kevin Durant trade this offseason as the Phoenix Suns will likely work together on his exit. The Suns have had a disappointing pair of seasons since adding Bradley Beal to their star core of Durant and Devin Booker.

While the Golden State Warriors were among the most notable teams to pursue a trade for Durant at the deadline, there was a number of other teams with interest that might be more mutual in the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, reports Shams Charania.

“Back at the NBA trade deadline in February, Minnesota, Miami, New York, San Antonio and Houston were among the team, I’m told, there was mutual interest between Durant and those teams,” said Charania. “I expect those teams and potentially other to be back in the fray this summer.”

Durant will be eligible for a two-year, $120 million extension this coming offseason. Durant is on an expiring contract and will be have at least some modicum of control over the process.