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NBA Insider Leaks Wolves' Trade Proposal For Kevin Durant, Featuring Rudy Gobert And Young Talent
NBA Insider Leaks Wolves' Trade Proposal For Kevin Durant, Featuring Rudy Gobert And Young Talent originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Kevin Durant trade saga continues to heat up ahead of the upcoming NBA draft. While teams such as the San Antonio Spurs have veered away from the Phoenix Suns forward for the time being, teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves remain frontrunners to land him. And in light of this, NBA insider John Gambadoro leaked the Wolves' trade proposal for Durant. Advertisement Durant has garnered attention from a number of teams in the offseason. With the forward and the organization mutually agreeing to part ways, the 36-year-old has found his value being measured on the trade market. While he has indicated his interest in joining forces with the Spurs, however, San Antonio's current trade offer hasn't been exciting enough for Phoenix. With the Spurs currently out of the picture, teams such as the Houston Rockets, the Toronto Raptors, and the Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be the frontrunners to land Durant. In this regard, Gambadoro revealed an interesting trade package from the Wolves, which has served as a framework for the organization to land the Suns' superstar. Proposed Trade Details Phoenix Suns Receive: Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo, Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon Jr., No. 17 pick Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: Kevin Durant This deal presents an interesting scenario for both teams. For the Wolves, they acquire the "alpha" type of player they had been looking for to pair with their young star, Anthony Edwards. Advertisement Considering that Edwards is on the verge of becoming one of the best players in the league, Durant's advice could be a catalyst in promoting this development. Additionally, the two-time NBA champion brings enough playoff and Finals experience to a team that is severely lacking in that department. The Timberwolves have also been inconsistent in their offensive productivity. As capable a player as Edwards is, he drew too much attention on his own in the playoffs. With a bona fide scorer like Durant next to him, who averaged 26.6 points on shooting splits of 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from beyond the arc last season, the Wolves could see a reinvigorated offense that sustains even in the postseason. Meanwhile, this deal also has merit for the Suns. Since the departure of Deandre Ayton, Phoenix has had a lot of trouble with the center position. The addition of Rudy Gobert addresses this matter. Advertisement Gobert may not be an offensive threat, but his defense and rebounding could be crucial for the team. His averages of 12.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game prove to be solid for a role-playing center. In addition to Gobert, the Suns would also add talented young players in Donte DiVincenzo, Rob Dillingham, and Terrence Shannon Jr. DiVincenzo is the prototypical two-way guard in the modern era. His adaptability and versatility make him an essential piece on any roster. Last season, the 28-year-old recorded an average of 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists off the bench. His shooting averages of 42.4% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point line are promising enough in developing Phoenix's bench rotation. Dillingham and Shannon Jr. are coming off their rookie seasons. At 20 years old, Dillingham still has a lot of room for growth. His averages of 4.5 points per game in 10.5 minutes of playing time showcase this. Advertisement Meanwhile, Shannon Jr. had a massive 15-point outburst in 13 minutes of playing time in the playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, helping the Wolves win the game. While this is an outlier in an otherwise ordinary season, the 24-year-old has displayed the potential to become a solid bucket-getter, a talent worth cultivating for the future. The addition of the No. 17 pick in the deal only sweetens the pot for the Suns, who will be retooling around their star player, Devin Booker, moving forward. In this regard, the developmental pieces from Minnesota may simply be used as leverage for facilitating other trades in the future. Although the deal benefits both teams, recent reports have indicated that Durant has virtually no interest in joining Edwards on the Wolves. While this could effectively affect any future deals, the eventual decision lies with the Suns organization. Advertisement Related: Kevin Durant Deal Expected To Get Less Value Than Desmond Bane This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Kevin Durant Reportedly Not Interested In Joining Anthony Edwards On Minnesota Timberwolves
Kevin Durant Reportedly Not Interested In Joining Anthony Edwards On Minnesota Timberwolves originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Kevin Durant trade saga has seen him linked with several teams in the offseason, including the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Minnesota has been presented as one of the favorites to land the Phoenix Suns star, ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported on Durant's disinterest in joining the Wolves. He said: Advertisement "I'm told the Phoenix Suns remain in active conversations around the league on a Kevin Durant deal. But they're focus over the last several days has been on three teams - the Miami Heat, the Houston Rockets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves." He added, "We know his preferred destinations, though, are the Rockets, Spurs, and the Heat. So, the Suns have been working with Durant's partner, Rich Kleiman, just figuring out where exactly he could end up. It could be one of his preferred destinations, it could be a wild card team." Charania expressed that Durant's expiring contract would be a massive factor in deciding what route this trade saga will head in. After mentioning this, he added: "I'm told Kevin Durant has no desire to be in Minnesota with the Timberwolves." Advertisement This, as the insider mentioned, has a massive impact on how teams outside of Durant's list of preferred destinations approach any negotiations with the Suns. The trade rumors have taken several interesting turns in the last few weeks. The forward was heavily linked to the Wolves, primarily owing to Minnesota's desire to add an "alpha" type of player next to their young star, Anthony Edwards. While the notion of pairing Durant with Edwards was exciting, rumblings around the league also had the 15x All-Star linked with other young teams such as the Rockets and the Spurs. The rumors revolving around San Antonio received a particular amount of traction, with both parties engaging in active discussions as well. Durant's interest in joining the Spurs was mutually reciprocated by the franchise. Unfortunately, no trades have gone through as the Suns reportedly rejected San Antonio's counterproposal for the star. Advertisement Meanwhile, Houston has also made some serious advances, preparing to offer up two young stars in Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. as part of the deal for Durant. Unfortunately, there have been no developments on this front. The interest in Durant, even at this stage in his career, is justified. Having averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists on 52.7% shooting from the field is an impressive feat. His statistical brilliance is paired with invaluable playoff and championship experience, a vital factor for teams looking to contend for the title next season. For teams in "win now" mode, Durant could prove to be an asset in ensuring a successful campaign. While there has been no indication of a trade happening any time soon, the consensus is that the Suns will make a deal happen in the coming days leading up to the NBA Draft. Related: Kevin Durant Deal Expected To Get Less Value Than Desmond Bane This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Kevin Durant's Preferred Team Reportedly Taking 'Conservative' Approach in Trade Pursuit
Kevin Durant's Preferred Team Reportedly Taking 'Conservative' Approach in Trade Pursuit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kevin Durant wants the Phoenix Suns to trade him to the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs or Miami Heat. Advertisement The Suns are expected to trade Durant before the 2025 NBA Draft, but there is no guarantee they will send the future Hall of Famer to Houston, San Antonio or Miami. Durant, 36, doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, so he can't control where the Suns trade him. The four-time scoring champion turns 37 in the fall. He has one year left on his contract. The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in trading for Durant, but according to Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Timberwolves "were made aware" that Durant wants to play for the Spurs. San Antonio, though, has been "conservative" in its pursuit of Durant. The Spurs have been "conservative" in their pursuit of Kevin Durant. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images A top 75 player of all time, Durant showed this season that he's still one of the best players in the NBA. The Texas product averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 62 starts while shooting 52.7 percent from the field, 43.0 percent from beyond the arc and 83.9 percent from the free-throw line. Advertisement The Spurs haven't made the playoffs since 2019, but they have the second overall pick in this year's draft, the 2025 Rookie of the Year in Stephon Castle and All-Stars De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama. The eighth leading scorer of all time, Durant has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and Suns. He's a two-time champion and a two-time Finals MVP. KD also won the 2014 MVP Award with the Thunder. It will be fascinating to see if the Spurs trade for Durant, who hasn't gotten back to the NBA Finals since leaving the Warriors in 2019. Related: Kevin Durant Faced Rejection From His Top NBA Trade Choice This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Why Heat are a better fit for Durant than T-Wolves
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and the Shipping Container look at how the Kevin Durant trade market is looking and explain why he would prefer to play for the Miami Heat over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Major Kevin Durant News Emerges After His Minnesota Timberwolves Decision Surfaces
Major Kevin Durant News Emerges After His Minnesota Timberwolves Decision Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the NBA Finals, teams around the NBA are positioning themselves to land Kevin Durant. Advertisement The two-time NBA Champion and 15-time NBA All-Star spent the past 2.5 years with the Phoenix Suns before expressing a desire to be traded. While there have been a handful of teams that have emerged as landing spots for the 36 year old forward, it was confirmed on Monday that although the Minnesota Timberwolves were hoping to land Durant, the feeling is not mutual. Following the development that Durant isn't open to playing for Minnesota, the oddsmakers at Bovada updated their odds as to who is the favorite to land him, and atop the list were the Miami Heat. The Heat had a rough season to put it lightly. After hoping they could get another title run out of Jimmy Butler, he ended up forcing a trade that saw him land with the Golden State Warriors. Advertisement They somehow limped their way into the NBA Play-In Tournament, where they became the first No. 10 seed to make the playoffs in league history. A historic achievement that was quickly overshadowed, as they were blasted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in what was the most-lopsided series in NBA history, losing by 122 points overall. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (35).Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images If the Heat are able to form a big three centered around Durant, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, they could instantly become one of the league's top contenders in 2025-26. However, a package for Durant could force the Heat to part with some key youngsters. Needless to say, the next few days will be huge for the Heat. Advertisement Related: Shams Charania Puts an End to Kevin Durant, Timberwolves Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
