Mar 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends him in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Wolves' involvement in reported 7-team mega trade possibility appears minimal

Originally posted on Minnesota Timberwolves on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 10:05 AM ET

The Timberwolves might be involved in a trade involving Kevin Durant after all.

A report from Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Fred Katz came out on Wednesday night, saying that Phoenix and Houston are attempting to expand their previously reported trade involving Kevin Durant to a league-record seven teams.

The Timberwolves are reportedly "involved in negotiations at the moment" along with the Hawks, Nets, Warriors and Lakers. Katz continued, saying that "no trade is imminent, and details are being ironed out."

Wolves insider Jon Krawczynski corroborated Minnesota's involvement in the deal, saying that the trade will likely involve deals that have already happened, such as the Wolves' draft-night action.

"Only 5 players who were in NBA last season are being discussed in the current iteration, as of now: Kevin Durant, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Clint Capela and Daeqwon Plowden."

Fred reports it mostly involves trades that have already happened, like Wolves deals on draft night. https://t.co/0i722y5VaT
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) July 3, 2025

We've seen how the NBA's new salary cap restrictions with the second apron rules have impacted how teams operate this offseason. It's fair to assume a deal of this magnitude would benefit the teams involved from a financial perspective, as they try to gain more flexibility.

Ultimately, it sounds like Minnesota's place in the potential trade is probably fairly insignificant. But it's a situation worth monitoring as the chaos of the NBA offseason continues.