Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is amid another strong campaign in his 17th NBA season. Averaging 26.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 44 games for Phoenix this season, Durant is also has the fourth-highest field goal percentage (53.2) of his future Hall of Fame career.

In other words, it was an underwhelming trade deadline for the Grizzlies, especially as there were so many stars getting moved around them. Guys like Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant were seemingly on the market, but the Grizzlies could not put the pieces together to acquire an elite talent to pair with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant.

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly attempted to land Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February. According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, "Minnesota's own approach for Durant was serious enough,