While Kevin Durant reportedly prefers to play elsewhere, the Phoenix Suns haven't given up hope he would accept a trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bill Simmons Explains Why Kevin Durant Trade Wouldn’t Help Timberwolves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams interested in adding Kevin Durant to their roster via a blockbuster NBA trade, which might have included moving Rudy Gobert or Julius Randle and other roster members.

One potential rumored option has been pursuing Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns. While Minnesota has been linked often to Durant since its season comes to an end, a trade does not seem likely. A new report has come out that likely puts any hope of Durant teaming up with Anthony Edwards to rest.