In early February, the Phoenix Suns attempted to trade Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors without his knowledge. He eventually got wind of the negotiations and squashed the deal, but the writing was on the wall at that point.

NBA rumors reveal Timberwolves playing hardball in Kevin Durant trade talks with Suns, refusing major deal without Durant’s commitment.

There has been plenty said and speculated about why or why not Kevin Durant joining the Minnesota Timberwolves makes sense. What we do know: the Timberwolves broached the possibility of landing Durant at the trade deadline,