The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a precarious position as Kevin Durant continues to express clear preferences about his future.
Recent reports indicate he has no interest in joining the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Durant reportedly identified three teams as an acceptable destination: the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs.
To add to the rumors, Hardwood Paroxysm shared that Durant recently declined a three-team deal arranged by the Timberwolves and involving the Brooklyn Nets.
“League sources have said the Nets were brought in as a potential third-team in a deal construct, which would have helped move money and contracts to help both teams reshape their rosters. (No idea what they were getting or sending, but I would speculatively bet Nic Claxton to Phoenix was part of those talks.) But then KD did what it is his right, and sent out word that he doesn’t want to play there,” the outlet said, via NBA Central.
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly tried to construct a three-team deal with the Suns and Nets for Kevin Durant, but Durant shot it down, per @HPbasketball
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It’s become obvious that Minnesota doesn’t appeal to Durant, and he’s steering clear.
His rejection effectively killed discussions that could have reshaped multiple rosters.
This development presents a significant challenge for Phoenix.
By allowing Durant input on his destination, the Suns risk weakening their negotiating position in trade talks.
Teams know Durant won’t accept certain locations, which naturally limits Phoenix’s leverage.
Durant remains an elite performer entering the final year of his contract.
The 36-year-old averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists last season, proving his three-level scoring remains intact even as the Suns struggled and missed the playoffs.
The organization now faces a delicate balancing act between accommodating their star player and protecting their long-term interests in any potential trade.
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