Tim Connelly Just Teased a Kevin Durant Timberwolves Trade — Is a Superteam Brewing in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have come up short in the Western Conference Finals, but their ambitions just got louder—and bolder. In a cryptic yet calculated moment, Tim Connelly, president of basketball operations, stirred up the NBA rumor mill with remarks that fans are now interpreting as a green light for a Kevin Durant Timberwolves trade.
“I think optimally you can dip your toe in (to the 2nd apron), but you don’t want to be there too consistently, because it gets so punitive,” Connelly said. “It’s not just super expensive… but it’s so restrictive with deal-making. So how can we ensure that we’re as nimble as possible? I wouldn’t say it’s a steadfast ‘we’re definitely going to be out of it’. But if we’re gonna be in it, we’re gonna be in it for a good reason.”
A good reason, you say? Few names fit that bill better than Kevin Durant.
Just months ago, the Timberwolves were labeled one of the most aggressive suitors for Durant. Though the trade didn’t materialize then, the Phoenix Suns’ growing appetite for flexibility could put KD back on the market. If Connelly’s words are to be taken seriously—and in Minnesota right now, they are—the Wolves might be preparing to cash in their chips and chase that elusive title by adding a generational scorer.
Durant’s fit in Minnesota is mouthwatering. With Anthony Edwards increasingly facing double teams and defensive overloads, especially against the Thunder, KD’s arrival would not just be an upgrade—it would be a statement. The kind that wins banners, not just headlines.
Still, the dreaded second apron looms, a place few front offices willingly enter. But as Connelly made clear, “If we’re gonna be in it, we’re gonna be in it for a good reason.” If Kevin Durant isn’t that reason, who is?
With offseason talks heating up and Phoenix reportedly open to exploring options, don’t be surprised if the Timberwolves rise again—this time with Durant in a Timberwolves jersey.
