The latest twist in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes seems to have the Timberwolves on the outside looking in as teams are assembling their best offers to entice the Suns to deal the 36-year-old former MVP.

Timberwolves Enter Kevin Durant Sweepstakes Under One Condition originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a second straight playoff run to the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves will enter the offseason and look to improve for the next season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves might be interested in getting Kevin Durant, but they are unwilling to part ways with one of their building blocks, Jaden McDaniels.

Kevin Durant ’s name continues to dominate headlines, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are suddenly front and center in the chase for the 15-time All-Star. After weeks of speculation, momentum returned in full force, with reports pointing to a renewed push from Minnesota to land the veteran scorer ahead of the NBA draft.

Welcome to Kevin Durant Mock Trade Week. As one of the most valuable assets the organization holds — and the most likely piece the Phoenix Suns could move — we’re putting together a weeklong series exploring trade possibilities to determine his true market value.

The Timberwolves continue to top the rankings for the most popular Kevin Durant destination, and Zach Lowe cemented it with the top spot in the buzz rankings.