If a Kevin Durant trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves is to materialize, 24-year-old Jaden McDaniels will not be part of the deal.

The Minnesota Timberwolves might be interested in getting Kevin Durant, but they are unwilling to part ways with one of their building blocks, Jaden McDaniels.

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, with reports pointing to a renewed push from Minnesota to land the veteran scorer ahead of the NBA draft.

Kevin Durant could be joining his fifth franchise by the end of the weekend, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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.

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.

Jay Williams Says Kevin Durant Would Get Anthony Edwards to 'Next Level' originally appeared on Athlon Sports.