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

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.

Dillingham was the Spurs’ No. 8 pick in last year’s NBA Draft, but they immediately traded him to the Wolves on draft night. In exchange, Minnesota sent the Spurs a 2030 protected first-round pick swap and an unprotected first-round pick in 2031