Durant reportedly has a wishlist (the Spurs, Rockets and Heat reportedly are on it), and with his expiring contract, he has a bit of leverage to get the deal he wants. But he is 37, not 27, and the threat of him passing on a lucrative two-year extension doesn't hold quite the same weight it once would.

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain "very much engaged and active" in talks with the Phoenix Suns regarding a potential trade for Kevin Durant, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Durant wants Spurs, Suns make no promises. Kevin Durant is a hooper — he just wants to play basketball. You know all the focus on where he plays and his trade value can't thrill