The New York Knicks and Jim Dolan were not prepared to offer Kevin Durant a full max contract due to concerns over his Achilles recovery.

The front office of the Knicks traveled to Los Angeles for the start of free agency.

Durant is expected to miss the entire 19-20 season.

Durant agreed to sign with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year, $164 million deal.

Adrian Wojnarowski clarified on the morning after the start of free agency that Durant never seriously considered the Knicks. The front office of the Knicks was prepared to sell Dolan harder on offering Durant the full max if they were under consideration. Wojnarowski said Dolan's position on the matter ultimately didn't compromise the Knicks' ability to sign Durant.