A lot of teams have been in the mix to get Kevin Durant’s signature as he looks for an out from Phoenix. The Houston Rockets, the San Antonio Spurs, and a few other teams were all suggested as potential destinations for the 2x NBA champion. But now, according to the latest reports, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as one of the frontrunners, and their superstar, Anthony Edwards, could play a huge role in this trade.
See, for the last few days, rumors have popped up suggesting that the Timberwolves may be looking to land KD. How do they plan to do it? By offering the Suns a 4x Defensive Player of the Year, aka Rudy Gobert, of course! At least that’s what Forbes insider Zach Edery says.
“Rudy Gobert is believed to be the best player offered to the Suns thus far in Kevin Durant trade talks. The Timberwolves’ offer is built around Gobert + Donte DiVincenzo, two win-now veterans. Even though Durant doesn’t want to be there, Minnesota might be the current favorite,” wrote Edery on X. But as much as Phoenix may want to trade him to the Wolves, Minnesota not being among KD’s preferred destinations may throw a spanner in the works. But ESPN insider Brian Windhorst has a solution to this conundrum.
Rudy Gobert is believed to be the best player offered to the Suns thus far in Kevin Durant trade talks.
The Timberwolves’ offer is built around Gobert + Donte DiVincenzo, two win-now veterans.
Even though Durant doesn’t want to be there, Minnesota might be the current favorite. pic.twitter.com/qR8qPrg0e7
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 17, 2025
Windy said, “I think it’s a very hard call. And, you know, if you’re Minnesota, what you’re hoping for is maybe Ant Edwards can communicate with Kevin Durant. And say, ‘Hey, this is what we can do in Minnesota.’ Cause Minnesota, I think, is the most motivated,”
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