Yes, Durant is aging. And yes, he could bolt in a year. But if you think he’s the guy who gets you to the Finals, you make the call.

The Miami Heat (+250) and Houston Rockets (+250) are now tied for the highest odds as of Tuesday, June 17, to have Durant at the start of the 2025-26 season. The Heat had the best odds Monday, June 16, at +200. The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are each at +350. The T-Wolves had the highest odds Sunday, June 15, at +160.

Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday that Kevin Durant has “no desire” to be traded to the Timberwolves, but the Suns and Wolves are still hoping he’ll warm to the idea, league sources tell Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

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.

Kevin Durant has reportedly identified the San Antonio Spurs as one of his preferred trade destinations, per The Athletic, but San Antonio’s front office has balked at the idea. They’d need to surrender vital young assets or top draft selections to land the 12‑time All‑Star.

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.

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 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.