4 for 1 for Durant! Timberwolves sincere quotation is exposed, Gobert becomes the main bargaining chip

On June 18, according to the exclusive news of well-known Suns reporter John Gambadoro in his latest podcast, the Phoenix Suns have regarded the Minnesota Timberwolves as the most attractive potential next home in the current Kevin Durant trade negotiations. Sources revealed that the Timberwolves were sincere and proposed a 4-for-1 offer. The specific chips include: All-Star center Rudy Gobert, experienced defender Donte Divinchenzo, this year's first round No. 17 draft pick, and a potential newcomer - one of the rookies selected this year, Rob Dillingham or Terrence Shannon II. The Timberwolves plan was favored by the Suns

Gambadoro clearly stated that among all the deal proposals currently received about Durant, the Suns management has evaluated the Timberwolves' offer as the "best solution". This undoubtedly adds substantial progress to this potential blockbuster deal. It is understood that the Suns are not satisfied with the conditions offered by most other teams in the league, especially the three teams, the Heat, Rockets and Spurs, who have expressed their interest in joining, and their offers failed to impress the Suns management.

Durant's doubts became a key variable

Although the Timberwolves showed an active promotion of the trade, a key obstacle surfaced: Durant himself had obvious concerns about the adaptability of joining the Timberwolves. Many league sources confirmed that Durant always has questions about Minnesota's choice, whether from the perspective of on-field role positioning, championship prospects, or off-field cultural integration. This doubt undoubtedly casts a layer of uncertainty on this seemingly close deal.

The Suns' asking price is under real pressure

At the same time, Duane Rankin, another reporter who has long followed the Suns, also revealed a common view from within the league: The Suns' management's previous asking price for Durant was "significantly too high." As the deal negotiations deepen and market feedback emerge, many sources believe that the Suns are likely to be forced to lower their psychological expectations to facilitate the final conclusion of the deal. This reflects the pressure on the Suns to balance star values ​​and market reality.

Durant's value and contract status

As the core figure of the deal, 35-year-old Kevin Durant still maintained the level of a top star last season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and had a comprehensive defensive output of 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks. The salary will be as high as $54.7 million next season. This huge contract that is about to expire not only reflects Durant's immediate combat power value, but also increases the complexity of trading operations.