The Kevin Durant trade rumors continue to shift with each passing day.
Monday delivered another twist in the ongoing saga surrounding the Phoenix Suns superstar.
Early reports suggested the Minnesota Timberwolves had emerged as serious contenders in pursuit of Durant through trade discussions.
That optimism proved short lived. Fresh updates arrived by Monday afternoon, and the news wasn’t encouraging for Minnesota fans.
ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed Durant’s stance on a potential move to the Timberwolves.
“I’m told Kevin Durant has no desire to be in Minnesota with the Timberwolves,” Charania stated on ESPN’s SportsCenter.
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The revelation immediately removes one possible destination from Durant’s options. A partnership between Durant and the Timberwolves would have created an intriguing dynamic in the Western Conference.
His presence could have reduced the scoring burden on Anthony Edwards while creating additional space for the young guard to operate.
Questions about fit remain valid concerns. Durant and Edwards both excel as primary scorers who prefer isolation opportunities.
Head coach Chris Finch would have faced the challenge of balancing two ball dominant players within the same system.
Minnesota’s pursuit represented genuine interest from a legitimate contender, but Charania confirmed Durant’s preferences lean toward the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, or San Antonio Spurs as his preferred landing spots.
Durant enters the final year of his contract at age 36, set to earn $54.7 million next season. His production remains elite despite his age.
Last season saw him average 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
His scoring ability from all areas of the court continues to make him one of the league’s most dangerous offensive weapons heading into the upcoming season.
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