Durant has effectively been on the trade market since February. Even though he ultimately remained with the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline, the writing has been on the wall si

“There is some serious traction on conversations, on trade scenarios with the Suns,” Charania said, noting that between six and eight teams have reached out to Phoenix, but that the front office has keyed in on conversations with those three contenders in the past day or two.

The Minnesota Timberwolves might be interested in getting Kevin Durant, but they are unwilling to part ways with one of their building blocks, Jaden McDaniels.