A plethora of reports came out on Saturday night implying that the Timberwolves could be out of the running for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Could it all be a smoke screen from Durant and his team?

The latest twist in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes seems to have the Timberwolves on the outside looking in as teams are assembling their best offers to entice the Suns to deal the 36-year-old former MVP.

Many teams will want a piece of Druant, and two teams could be "lurking" for the two-time NBA champion. According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are the two teams who could emerge as potential suitors for Durant.

The Timberwolves continue to top the rankings for the most popular Kevin Durant destination, and Zach Lowe cemented it with the top spot in the buzz rankings.

Kevin Durant’s name continues to dominate headlines, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are suddenly front and center in the chase for the 15-time All-Star. After weeks of speculation, momentum returned in full force,

Welcome to Kevin Durant Mock Trade Week. As one of the most valuable assets the organization holds — and the most likely piece the Phoenix Suns could move — we’re putting together a weeklong series exploring trade possibilities to determine his true market value.

Blockbuster Mock NBA Trade Pairs Kevin Durant With $244 Million Superstar originally appeared on Athlon Sports. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks have expressed interest in trading for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant.