The alliance source told HoopShype that Phoenix also measures the trade markets of swingers Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen. The Timberwolves were worried about Durant’s deal when Minnesota wasn’t on his preferred destination list. In addition, the Suns hoped that Rudy Gobert would lose France’s defensive anchor in trade negotiations and pair Julius Randle and Kevin Durant in the frontcourt were not considered ideal pairing. -Via HoopShype / June 23, 2025
