At this point in time, it seems to be a certain reality. Most reports suggest the same. Kevin Durant is trying to find a new home. The current build of the Phoenix Suns is far from yielding any triumphant results. And at the age of 36, the Slim Reaper wants to stay in the hunt. In his pursuit of a championship, fans and everyone alike are wondering, where does his next chapter reside?
There are several teams who have made inquiries in trading for Durant. At the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors looked to facilitate a reunion. However, they weren’t the only team looking to get their hands on the two-time Finals MVP. The Minnesota Timberwolves made a last-minute push, contacting multiple teams to try and materialize a trade for Durant. That failed, but their longing for the Suns superstar hasn’t.
According to Brian Windhorst, the Timberwolves will be among the teams to dabble in trade talks to land Durant. “Another small market team to watch, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ant Edwards and KD, very tight connection also from the Olympics. The Timberwolves tried to pull off a crazy trade at the deadline for KD. Look for them to revisit those talks this summer,” Windy said on ESPN’s Get Up.
.@WindhorstESPN says the Timberwolves may try to pair Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards together this offseason pic.twitter.com/4YHvakFCil
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) March 6, 2025
It would be crazy. To Anthony Edwards, Durant is the GOAT of the sport he has surged to become a star in. During the Paris Olympics, their brotherhood took on a story of its own. A pairing between the two would be a dream for Ant-Man. But it would also bolster the chances of Durant competing for this third title.
The Timberwolves haven’t been soaring like they were last season. However, what they lack is a consistent scorer besides Durant. Their pitbullish defense still terrorizes opponents. They only allow 109 points to the opposition, the fifth least mark in the NBA this season. Pairing up Edwards, a fearless anchor with Kevin Durant would incredibly help their offense become just as lethal.
But Durant isn’t just a one-team target. Several teams are closely looking at adding the aging but still emphatic scoring juggernaut. And two teams could make a great case for him.
The Wolves aren’t the only ones hunting for Kevin Durant
Anthony Edwards may push the Minnesota Timberwolves to do everything in its power to get Kevin Durant. However, so would many other rivals. One resides in their own conference. The Houston Rockets were predicted to add a star at the beginning of this season. But to Ime Udoka, the team wasn’t ready just yet.
That has immensely changed since his comments early in the season. As a unit, the Rockets have climbed the standings, now holding the fifth seed after losing Fred VanVleet to injury. However, there are several other stars who have made tremendous strides. Alperen Sengun has risen as an All-Star center who can facilitate the offense and is elite in scoring on the interior.
He averages 3.7 points from pick and rolls, a mark comparable to the Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns. Additionally, the likes of Jalen Green and Amen Thompson are other players who can attract a talent such as Durant.
On the other hand are the Miami Heat. After trading Jimmy Butler, the franchise is aiming to add a team-altering superstar during the 2026 free agency. That’s when Kevin Durant becomes available. If he does play out his entire contract with the Suns, the Heat would have all the money to offer to the Slim Reaper with their short-term salaries.
The Heat Culture is revered around the NBA. Although the Heat lack stardom, their ideologies and constant pursuit to be challenging for an NBA championship could lure some stars. That’s the current equation. It seems they are one superstar away from reaching their glory days once again. And just like Edwards, Kevin Durant and Bam Adebayo have also played on multiple Olympic teams together.
The offseason promises to be a whirlwind as things stand. Teams are likely to pursue Kevin Durant as he is still a belligerent scorer in basketball and has changed the narrative around being a team player. But which team will win the race?
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