Kevin Durant said he isn't interested in playing for Minnesota, but that reportedly hasn't stopped the Wolves on thier pursuit of the star.

Either the San Antonio Spurs or the Houston Rockets could pretty easily end the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes with a single phone call. Durant wants to play for them -- perhaps San Antonio slightly more so,

Kevin Durant has a short list of preferred destinations for the 2025-26 season as his time with the Phoenix Suns will likely come to an end this offseason with a trade. Those ideal teams include the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

It is “pretty clear” the Rockets offer for Kevin Durant revolves around Jalen Green and the 10th pick in the 2025 draft, per @BrettSiegelNBA “The Suns would likely want Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard as well.” pic.twitter.com/OAP25iyQmB

The Miami Heat (+250) and Houston Rockets (+250) are now tied for the highest odds as of Tuesday, June 17, to have Durant at the start of the 2025-26 season. The Heat had the best odds Monday, June 16, at +200. The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are each at +350. The T-Wolves had the highest odds Sunday, June 15, at +160.

Kevin Durant has reportedly identified the San Antonio Spurs as one of his preferred trade destinations, per The Athletic, but San Antonio’s front office has balked at the idea. They’d need to surrender vital young assets or top draft selections to land the 12‑time All‑Star.

While there is mutual interest between the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Spurs "have not been the aggressive team" in trade talks for the 15-time All-Star forward,

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, one that took on a somber tone as athletes and teams grappled with the shooting of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses.