The latest twist in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes seems to have the Timberwolves on the outside looking in as teams are assembling their best offers to entice the Suns to deal the 36-year-old former MVP.

According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Minnesota Timberwolves could still trade for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. The Suns will trade Durant, 36, before the 2025 NBA Draft. Durant has one year left on his contract.

The Timberwolves continue to top the rankings for the most popular Kevin Durant destination, and Zach Lowe cemented it with the top spot in the buzz rankings.

Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly taking a firm stance on a key young player in the Kevin Durant trade discussions

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly discussed trading for Kevin Durant without signing him to a long-term commitment deal Likely why Minnesota in no longer a finalist for his next preferred team (via: @BrettSiegelNBA) pic.twitter.com/XA2dfGWtgA

Meanwhile, Minnesota adds Durant to Anthony Edwards to form a lethal one-two punch, with a chance to retain upcoming free agents Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The Timberwolves would be top-heavy, especially if Nickeil Alexander-Walker departs in free agency as expected, but it would be quite difficult for anyone to get stops against that offense.

Kevin Durant’s name continues to dominate headlines, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are suddenly front and center in the chase for the 15-time All-Star. After weeks of speculation, momentum returned in full force,

Welcome to Kevin Durant Mock Trade Week. As one of the most valuable assets the organization holds — and the most likely piece the Phoenix Suns could move — we’re putting together a weeklong series exploring trade possibilities to determine his true market value.