One of Kevin Durant’s interested suitors is going to be disappointed with the Phoenix Suns star’s stance toward playing for them. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday that Durant has no interest in playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Durant has reportedly narrowed down his preferred teams to the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. As a former Texas Longhorn, the Lone Star State connection can't be overlooked. Nonetheless, the 15-time All-Star is notably extension-eligible and ostensibly wants to maximize the earnings of what could be a final payday.

The New York Knicks moved Julius Randle a year ago in a deal involving Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the Knicks, moving on from Randle was a tough decision, but Towns is arguably one of the best centers in the NBA, and it was a smart deal, ultimately.

In a recent segment of "Get Up," ESPN insider Brian Windhorst has identified the Minnesota Timberwolves as the favorite to land superstar forward Kevin Durant this offseason.

The Miami Heat are competing with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets as the top teams favored to acquire Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. Unsurp

The New York Knicks are passing on pursuing Kevin Durant this offseason. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if this is a mistake by New York, and if the Minnesota Timberwolves are a better destination.

Amidst NBA trade buzz, Orlando Magic acquired Desmond Bane, sparking speculation about their pursuit of another star, with Kevin Durant and Bradley Be

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.