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.

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?

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.

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.

According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat are the two teams most frequently cited as potential landing spots for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. The Suns intend to trade Durant no later than the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25.

Kevin Durant's future in Phoenix is uncertain, with the Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as a potential trade partner. A proposed blockbuster deal could send Durant to Minnesota, pairing him with Anthony Edwards.