Why Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams says beating the Pacers in Game 5 is rare for him, following his historic 40-point performance.

Thunder star Jalen Williams joined elite company with his performance against the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

However, since Durant doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, the Suns can trade the 15-time All-Star anywhere. Phoenix nearly traded Durant back to the Golden State Warriors at the February NBA trade deadline before Durant made it known behind the scenes that he didn't want to return to Golden State.

On Monday, ESPN confirmed that possibility, reporting that the Suns have focused on negotiations with three teams: the Rockets, Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are obviously not one of the three teams on that list. According to Shams Charania, "Durant has no desire to be in Minnesota with the Timberwolves."

Kevin Durant has been closely linked in trade talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Shams Charania recently reported on Durant's lack of interest in joining the Wolves.

NBA Finals are underway! The Oklahoma City Thunder got here by routing the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference finals. Oklahoma City's appearance in the Finals is its first since Kevin Durant,

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. See photos.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are up, 3-2, against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. The Thunder are one win away from their first title in OKC after holding off the Pacers in Game 5 on Monday night.