Blockbuster Three-Team NBA Trade Idea Sends Suns' Kevin Durant to Preferred Landing Spot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade NBA legend Kevin Durant before the 2025 NBA Draft, which is on June 25.

Durant considered the New York Knicks a possible destination. However, the Knicks decided not to pursue a trade for him.

Meanwhile, Minnesota adds Durant to Anthony Edwards to form a lethal one-two punch, with a chance to retain upcoming free agents Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The Timberwolves would be top-heavy, especially if Nickeil Alexander-Walker departs in free agency as expected, but it would be quite difficult for anyone to get stops against that offense.

New York may be hesitant to move on from Towns after he helped lead the franchise to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000. Ultimately, pairing a player as gifted as Durant (26.6 PPG in 2024-25) with reigning Clutch Player of the Year Brunson would be a worthy investment, even if it costs the Knicks two starters.

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