Major Kevin Durant News Emerges After His Minnesota Timberwolves Decision Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the NBA Finals, teams around the NBA are positioning themselves to land Kevin Durant.

Bill Simmons Explains Why Kevin Durant Trade Wouldn’t Help Timberwolves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams interested in adding Kevin Durant to their roster via a blockbuster NBA trade, which might have included moving Rudy Gobert or Julius Randle and other roster members.

Minnesota does not want to make a seismic change if Durant isn't on board. The question is whether there’s any chance he comes around to it.

The Timberwolves want to chase Kevin Durant to pair him with Anthony Edwards on the squad, but the two-time Finals MVP is not a fan of moving to Minnesota.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, one that took on a somber tone as athletes and teams grappled with the shooting of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses.

The New York Knicks are passing on pursuing Kevin Durant this offseason. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if this is a mistake by New York, and if the Minnesota Timberwolves are a better destination.

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.