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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
With the Spurs now seemingly out of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, a new team has taken the lead in negotiations. The trade could happen very soon, potentially shaking up the NBA market just ahead of the draft.
Behind the scenes, things are moving quickly in the days leading up to the draft. While several teams were reportedly in the mix, one franchise has now pulled ahead in the race for Durant — and it’s not the one many expected. The Spurs were considered frontrunners for a while, but that no longer seems to be the case.
Rumors of Durant’s departure have intensified in recent hours, and an unexpected contender has emerged. With San Antonio out of the picture, the Timberwolves are now being viewed as a serious destination for the Suns’ star. After two promising playoff runs, Minnesota is eager to take the next step.
Kevin Durant still in the West next season?
KD could be the ideal addition alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. The goal is clear: turn a competitive team into a legitimate title contender. Despite a frustrating loss to the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, the Wolves have shown they may be just one superstar away from making the NBA Finals.
Zach Lowe, a well-respected insider from The Ringer, confirmed the shift in momentum:
“I’d place the Timberwolves at the top of the Kevin Durant rumor mill rankings, with the Rockets in second.”
That comment adds weight to ongoing speculation and the behind-the-scenes negotiations.
If talks move forward, the Wolves will have to make some big decisions to finalize the trade. Rudy Gobert, a key defensive piece, could be on the chopping block for salary reasons. His departure would clear cap space to acquire Durant, even though the organization remains invested in the French big man.
As of now, nothing is official, and discussions may continue up until the draft — or even beyond. One thing is clear: Minnesota is positioning itself as the leading candidate to land Durant, with an ambitious vision and a young, hungry core aiming for the top.
