Apr 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shares words with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) after fouling him in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

ESPN Star Calls For Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards Pairing

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated May 29, 2025 2:14 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves' season ended on Wednesday night, as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated them in five games to advance to the NBA Finals. Even though the Timberwolves were able to take down NBA legends like LeBron James and Steph Curry along the way, the Thunder proved to be too much with their young stars and plethora of defenders.

While the Thunder will be focusing on capturing their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City, the Timberwolves will look toward an offseason that is expected to see a lot of change with several free agents. However, ESPN star and ex-Chicago Bulls star Jay Williams believes Minnesota should be targeting a top star to add alongside Anthony Edwards.

Pairing him with maybe Kevin Durant may be one of the best things...that would increase his basketball IQ drastically."

Jay Williams on a possible KD-Anthony Edwards tandem this off-season ️

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Appearing on ESPN's Get Up, ex-Bulls guard Jay Williams called for the Timberwolves to strike a deal for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. "Pairing him with maybe Kevin Durant may be one of the best things...that would increase his basketball IQ drastically," Williams pitched.

For the Timberwolves to strike a deal for Durant, it would likely require them to part ways with either Julius Randle or Jaden McDaniels in the deal. Furthermore, Durant is set to make $54 million next season, a large financial investment for Minnesota if they want to take that swing.

After falling short to the Thunder, it’s possible that the loser of the Western Conference Finals will be the winner of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes.

The Wolves need someone who can handle the ball. Someone who Anthony Edwards can complement and win with. Someone who can score… pic.twitter.com/LmxQst2LG9
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However, Durant and Edwards played alongside one another in the Olympics, growing a relationship there. But with the offseason expected to be wild, who knows who ends up being the team that lands the former MVP.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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