The Timberwolves will pursue Durant again: The team needs the leader to join forces with Hua Zi, Randall may leave the team

On May 31, according to the US media Hoops Wire, it is expected that the Timberwolves will pursue Durant again this summer, and the Timberwolves need a leader; another famous reporter reported that Randall may leave the team, which is another reason why the Timberwolves pursue Durant.

It is reported that before the trading deadline this year, the Timberwolves had pursued Durant but ended in failure. The Timberwolves now need a leader to lead the team to win everything, which is why sources revealed that the Timberwolves are expected to pursue Durant again this offseason.

Tim MacMahon added that the Durant deal was not reached at the time because it required an "extremely complex series" to allow the Timberwolves and Suns to complete the deal.

ESPN famous reporter Brian Windhorst said on the show that the Timberwolves had "seriously" considered introducing Durant in February, and Randall's decision could be a turning point for the Timberwolves. He has performed well throughout the season and most of the playoffs, but has underperformed in Games 2 and 4 of the Western Conference Finals; if the Timberwolves think Randle can’t be the second-leader in the championship roster, that could offer them the opportunity to pursue Durant.

Edwards made no secret that Durant was his idol growing up. The two have worked together and won gold medals in the 2024 Olympics, and any deal involving Durant will be complicated by financial problems; for the Timberwolves, who have advanced to the Western Conference Finals over the past two years, such risks may be worth it, as he can greatly improve the team's offensive ability. Durant will receive a $54.7 million salary in the 2025-26 season, the last year of his current contract, and this summer, Durant is eligible to sign a two-year, $122 million contract extension.

Durant is 36 years old. This season, he played 62 games for the Suns, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 52.7%. It is expected that the league will start the Durant battle this summer. Where will KD play in the new season? Let's wait and see.