US EditionWolves Trading for Kevin Durant? Minnesota Was Reportedly Serious at Deadline, but Rules Make It Easier Now
- The Minnesota Timberwolves made a serious attempt to trade for former MVP Kevin Durant at the February 2025 trade deadline but could not complete a deal due to salary cap restrictions.
- Both the Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns operated above the NBA's second tax apron during the season, making a trade involving multiple large salaries almost impossible at that time.
- Kevin Durant stayed with the Suns for the duration of the season, while the Timberwolves overcame early difficulties to advance to the Western Conference Finals, led by their young star Anthony Edwards.
- ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed that discussions with those close to the situation highlighted just how committed the Timberwolves were to acquiring Kevin Durant around the trade deadline.
- With the offseason approaching, looser salary cap rules and a new deep-pocketed ownership make Minnesota a notable contender to pursue Durant, though his fit and roster moves remain uncertain.
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Austin Rivers names the two star players Minnesota Timberwolves need to axe to become a better team
Following Minnesota’s playoff elimination, rebuild conversations are intensifying around the franchise. Most discussions focus on how the Timberwolves should complement cornerstone Anthony Edwards. This season, Edwards received help from Julius Randle after Minnesota traded Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. However, the result remained unchanged: another Western Conference Finals exit. Rivers believes Randle is the wrong fit next to Edwards Former…
Contender expected to pursue trade for Kevin Durant
After reaching the Western Conference Finals each of the last two seasons only to see their season end before an NBA Finals appearance, the Minnesota Timberwolves appear destined to make a big move to potentially get over the hump next season. Anthony Edwards has proven to be a true No. 1 scorer on a championship-caliber team. Or at least a team that is on the verge of being championship-caliber. Throughout the 2024 playoffs, Julius Randle had h…
NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Timberwolves Expected to Pursue Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves will likely show trade interest this offseason in Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Timberwolves Nearly Acquired Kevin Durant At NBA Trade Deadline After the Timberwolves’ season ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggested […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Timberwolves Expected to Pursue Kevin Durant appe…
Timberwolves Intend To Be Aggressive In Building Around Anthony Edwards, But Questions Remain
For the Minnesota Timberwolves, it could be an offseason of change — again. Last year, they traded for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. Minnesota repeated as Western Conference finalists, anyway. Now, they could lose Randle for nothing in free agency. And Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Both Randle ($30 million) and Reid ($15 million) have player options. Alexander-Walker is unrestrict…
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