HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto reports on Kevin Durant trade talks, how the Desmond Bane trade happened and what’s next for the Grizzlies and Magic, Jonathan Kuminga suitors, notes on

NBA legends Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are two of the best players the league has ever seen. The future Hall of Famers have combined to win three MVPs, three championships and three Finals MVPs.

Durant considered the New York Knicks a possible destination. However, the Knicks decided not to pursue a trade for him.

Meanwhile, Minnesota adds Durant to Anthony Edwards to form a lethal one-two punch, with a chance to retain upcoming free agents Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The Timberwolves would be top-heavy, especially if Nickeil Alexander-Walker departs in free agency as expected, but it would be quite difficult for anyone to get stops against that offense.

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