Kevin Durant revealed he doesn't want to be reunited with the Warriors, but the Timberwolves reportedly tried to see if they could finish the season in Minnesota.
The Timberwolves, who finished seventh in the Western Conference on Thursday night, landed Durant “who made a final ditch effort near the deadline.” According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes.
It's unclear whether the Timberwolves actually made the offer or are included in the package, but that's what Durant is paired with Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle to bring a potential playoff run to life. You could have created a useful scenario.
ESPN reported Wednesday that Durant, who won two titles with the Warriors, “doesn't want” to return to Golden State.
However, “coldness” from Durant was not expected in Golden State, and he urged him to pivot and acquire Star Jimmy Butler from the Heat with a multi-team hit.
Also, Durant was able to stay in Phoenix by the time the 3pm trade deadline arrives on Thursday, but the Suns will sit just 10th in the Western Conference – sticking to the final spot of the play-in tournament, Thursday The game's Slate and Games and ESPN deals with the “toxic” locker room, which was rumoured a few weeks later.
“We'll use 'Toxic',” ESPN's Ramona Shelburne said Thursday in the “NBA Today” segment. “That shotaround [Wednesday]I heard it, and it was so annoying and so strange that everyone was on the pins and needles and wondered what they were trying to do. ”
Suns star Bradley Beal, who arrived in the offseason as a member of the Big 3 alongside Durant and Devin Booker, also came into the trade rumours after shifting from the starting lineup to a reserve role.
After Thursday, and after all the rumours, that star trio will remain intact for the rest of the season.
However, the Timberwolves at least hang on Durant to help them explore their quest to climb to the ranks across the stretch run.
