Forbes' Evan Sidery previously reported that the Timberwolves pursued Durant before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, so it wouldn’t be shocking to witness the franchise attempt to pry the two-time NBA champion away from Phoenix during the offseason. More NBA: Suns could cut ties with $194 million superstar in summer trade for Klay Thompson

Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.