Kevin Durant has had to sit and watch, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off a strong season that continued

With limited cap space and recent playoff disappointment, the Timberwolves could use the No. 17 pick in the 2025 Draft to swing key trades.

While most of the attention on Kevin Durant before the trade deadline focused on his decision to veto a return to the Golden State Warriors, another Western Conference contender heavily weighed a bid to land the 15-time All-Star.