A plethora of reports came out on Saturday night implying that the Timberwolves could be out of the running for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Could it all be a smoke screen from Durant and his team?

Timberwolves Enter Kevin Durant Sweepstakes Under One Condition originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a second straight playoff run to the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves will enter the offseason and look to improve for the next season.

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.

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, with reports pointing to a renewed push from Minnesota to land the veteran scorer ahead of the NBA draft.

The Heat make sense as a trade suitor for Durant. With that said, Smith believes the Timberwolves would instantly become a true championship contender by acquiring the 36-year-old.

Kevin Durant Suitor Named Favorite to Land Russell Westbrook in Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the top contenders in trade talks for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.