Con: The Wolves have a talented roster, but they don’t have that kind of talent, and Durant is eight years older than he was then. He will turn 37 before the 2025-26 season begins.
Pro: Durant is liked and respected by other NBA players.
Con: Durant hasn’t won anything in his past two stops, in Brooklyn and Phoenix, and each of those franchises became disappointing and dysfunctional. Durant might not have been to blame, but he wasn’t a cure-all, either.
Pro: Durant remains a highly effective shooter, and a great three-point shooter. His shooting range and efficiency would make the Wolves offense more reliable and create space for Edwards. He would immediately give the Wolves a better half-court offense.
Con: At this point in his career, Durant isn’t much of a defender, and isn’t as dynamic in the open court.
Pro: Durant’s arrival would mean the departure, one way or another, of several veterans, which would open playing time for some of the Wolves’ most talented youngsters.