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Insider Names 1 Team That Could Pursue Kevin Durant In Offseason
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-names-1-team-that-could-pursue-kevin-durant-in-offseason/
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Just days before the NBA trade deadline, there was a flurry of speculation and rumors about Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns were reportedly open to the idea of shipping Durant away, but no deal came together.
Evan Sidery shared a new report from Sam Amick and Jon Krawczynski that said that if the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to pull off a trade that involved Durant, he would have approved it for a chance to play with Anthony Edwards.
In the end, the team wasn’t able to put together a good deal in time, but the Timberwolves are now a team to watch in the summer if Durant is ready to leave Phoenix.
The Suns have Durant, at least for now.
But because he has heard they were contemplating trading him, he might be ready to leave in the offseason, and the Timberwolves could be ready to jump into action and try to get him.
The combination of Durant and Edwards would be sensational and explosive.
They have a good relationship after their years of competing against one another and then playing for Team USA at the Paris Olympics.
Edwards has repeatedly said that Durant is his idol, someone he has looked up to since he was a child.
Being able to play by his side would be a huge honor and a career-defining moment for him.
Beyond that, Durant’s addition could obviously help the Timberwolves, who are currently the sixth team in the West with a 29-23 record.
The Timberwolves might have to give up a lot for Durant, but it could be worth it to get a two-time champion and future Hall of Famer.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-names-1-team-that-could-pursue-kevin-durant-in-offseason/
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Anthony Edwards Gets Honest About Luka Doncic Trade
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/anthony-edwards-gets-honest-about-luka-doncic-trade/
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The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic will go down as one of the most shocking in NBA history.
Trading a 25-year-old superstar in the middle of the season just months after making it to the NBA Finals isn’t a decision most teams would’ve made.
Notably, it also made it seem as if they were done with him, especially considering that they didn’t even fetch a more valuable trade package around the league.
That’s why Anthony Edwards admitted that he felt bad for him (via NBA Central).
“I feel bad for Luka.”
– Ant
(@SneakerReporter) pic.twitter.com/4Ff5At3mCG
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 4, 2025
Talking to the media, the Minnesota Timberwolves star questioned the reasoning behind the trade, stating that it was crazy that they would trade a 25-year-old star after making the NBA Finals.
Reports indicate that the Mavericks became frustrated with Doncic’s larger-than-life demeanor and constant complaints.
They were reportedly particularly concerned about his questionable work ethic, poor conditioning, and eating habits.
The Mavs had reportedly addressed those concerns with the Slovenian superstar multiple times in the past but to no avail.
Now, this might be the wake-up call he needed.
No one can deny Doncic’s talent and impact.
Even if he’s not in the best shape, he can control the tempo of a game like no one else in the league.
Hopefully, this will spark a fire within him, motivating him to be in the best shape of his career from here on out.
The Mavs made a bold move, so bold that it’s making them look like they lost the trade even after getting Anthony Davis and a first-round pick.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/anthony-edwards-gets-honest-about-luka-doncic-trade/
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Timberwolves, Raptors Are Showing Interest In De’Aaron Fox
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/timberwolves-raptors-are-showing-interest-in-deaaron-fox/
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Reports have stated that De’Aaron Fox would prefer to leave the Sacramento Kings for the San Antonio Spurs, but he won’t necessarily get his wish.
According to Brett Siegel, both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are “among the teams showing some level of interest in De’Aaron Fox.”
Although the Timberwolves are interested in Fox, Siegel made it clear that they’d have a tough time getting him.
They would have to move the contracts of both Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels so they’d sit under the second apron and, according to Siegel, McDaniels is well-loved by the Kings’ front office.
Perhaps they could get another team involved in the trade if they are so hesitant about McDaniels?
The Raptors are another team that could create a deal for the Kings, but Sacramento will likely want a lot in exchange for their star player.
Whoever finally makes a trade happen will have to put a lot on the table or else the Kings will likely reject them.
It sounds like the Spurs are still the frontrunners to acquire Fox, but that could change quickly depending on how aggressive other front offices are.
The pursuit of Fox will only heat up over the next few days.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/timberwolves-raptors-are-showing-interest-in-deaaron-fox/
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Kendrick Perkins Names The Most Disappointing Team In The NBA
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/kendrick-perkins-names-the-most-disappointing-team-in-the-nba/
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The approximate midway point of the NBA season is here, and things haven’t exactly turned out the way a number of teams thought they would by this point.
A couple of teams that went very far in last season’s playoffs are struggling right now, and one of those teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have a 23-21 record.
They made the Western Conference Finals last spring, but late in the offseason, they made a stunning move by sending star big man Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
On ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” Kendrick Perkins called them “the most disappointing team” and even said the aforementioned trade is on the verge of being, in his mind, the worst in league history.
“Minnesota Timberwolves. They’re the most disappointing team … they’re on the verge of making the worst trade in NBA history.”@KendrickPerkins weighs in on the Karl-Anthony towns tradepic.twitter.com/QsMayDu1a8
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 23, 2025
At the time of the trade, some felt Minnesota had made a deft move that would lead to better roster cohesion, but all that has happened is that they have taken a big step back, while the Knicks have become legitimate championship contenders.
Randle, who was an All-Star the previous two seasons, has seen his offensive production drop, and the team’s defense has also declined.
Last season, they were first in defensive rating, but so far this season, they have slipped to seventh in that category.
The Timberwolves have plenty of serviceable role players, but other than Anthony Edwards, they simply lack the type of star power that is needed to be a title contender.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/kendrick-perkins-names-the-most-disappointing-team-in-the-nba/
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Stat Shows Troubling Trend For Anthony Edwards
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/stat-shows-troubling-trend-for-anthony-edwards/
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There is no doubt that Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is one of the most exhilarating young stars in the NBA right now.
But that doesn’t mean his game is perfect.
In fact, Edwards is really lacking in one major way.
According to Michael C. Wright, per Legion Hoops, Edwards is now 0-12 on go-ahead or game-tying field goal attempts in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime.
Only LeBron James (0-for-19) has had more attempts without a make since Edwards was drafted.
This is definitely not something fans want to see from their team’s biggest star.
This fact proves that when the team needs Edwards to step up and be a clutch star, he can’t do it.
That doesn’t mean the Timberwolves are doomed because other players can score go-ahead or game-tying points, but this is definitely something that Edwards should work on.
For the season, he is averaging 26.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game on 44.3 percent shooting from the field and 42.8 percent shooting from the 3-point line.
The Timberwolves are attempting to look like the team they were last season.
They pushed far into the postseason and it felt like they’d be one of the most dominant teams in the West this year.
Instead, they are ninth in the conference with a 22-21 record.
They want to be more than a play-in team and hope to improve before the postseason arrives.
Edwards is still a crucial part of the team and has had multiple great moments in the 2024-25 season, but his capabilities during clutch time need to be improved.
The post Stat Shows Troubling Trend For Anthony Edwards appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/stat-shows-troubling-trend-for-anthony-edwards/
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Odds Show Clear Favorite To Land Naz Reid If He Leaves Timberwolves
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/odds-show-clear-favorite-to-land-naz-reid-if-he-leaves-timberwolves/
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On Monday, it was reported that Naz Reid may decline his $15 million player option this summer, which means he could be a free agent and contemplate leaving the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Reid is a great talent, so plenty of teams would leap at the chance to sign him.
But which squad has the best shot of getting Reid?
According to Bovada, per NBACentral, if Reid doesn’t remain with the Timberwolves, then the San Antonio Spurs are the favorites to acquire him.
The Spurs have +400 odds, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers with +700, the Dallas Mavericks with +700, and the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, and New Orleans Pelicans with +1500.
Is Reid leaving the Timberwolves, and would he really head to the Spurs?
The concept of Reid playing alongside Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox definitely does sound very attractive to Spurs fans, but that doesn’t mean it’s a done deal.
There will be a lot of teams attempting to woo Reid because he has been such a strong player for Minnesota.
The reigning Sixth Man of the Year is a strong, reliable bucket-getter and an important part of Timberwolves culture.
He is averaging 14.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 47.7 percent from the field this year.
It is somewhat surprising to hear that he might leave the team because he has been loyal to them since he first entered the league in 2019-20.
But the Timberwolves have experienced a few ups and downs this year, and maybe Reid feels now is the right time.
He has created a big name for himself, has wowed fans, and has earned one of the most coveted awards in the league.
Therefore, Reid might be smart to see what other teams are willing to offer him.
In the right environment, he wouldn’t have to be a sixth man anymore and could be a consistent part of a starting lineup.
The post Odds Show Clear Favorite To Land Naz Reid If He Leaves Timberwolves appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/odds-show-clear-favorite-to-land-naz-reid-if-he-leaves-timberwolves/