Timberwolves May Revisit Kevin Durant Trade Talks This Summer

Coming on the heels of reports that the Suns might work with Kevin Durant to find a trade this summer, it’s worth keeping tabs on the Timberwolves as a potential partner.

The Wolves reportedly explored making a move for Durant at the trade deadline this year, going so far as to call potential partners about ways to shed salary to get under the second apron so that they aggregate money to go and get the 15-time All-Star.

Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up, NBA insider Brian Windhorst suggested that the Timberwolves could revisit those talks for Durant this summer (hat tip to RealGM).

As Windhorst observes, Minnesota star Anthony Edwards and Durant have a good relationship stemming from last year’s Olympics. The Wolves, like most teams across the league, will have more flexibility and roster spots to pursue a potential move this summer.

Durant’s future with the Suns remains up in the air. The Warriors reportedly tried to acquire the star forward this deadline as the Suns looked to land Jimmy Butler in a move that would have forced Phoenix to trade either Durant or Devin Booker due to their second-apron status and inability to move Bradley Beal. With limited future assets, it makes sense that the Suns will look to retool a roster that’s currently on the outside looking in for a play-in spot.

Despite the ongoing trade chatter, Durant continues to be focused on getting the Suns back into playoff contention, showing passion and speaking up for his coach and teammates.

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