One trade suitor for Kevin Durant is reportedly falling out of trade talks with the Phoenix Suns due to one key reason.

Ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, viewers at home will finally get to take in the pregame atmosphere at the Paycom Center. According to Shams Charania, ESPN plans to air the intro video and player introductions in their entirety on ABC — a practice that ESPN abandoned after 2013 in favor of commercials.

The Timberwolves want to chase Kevin Durant to pair him with Anthony Edwards on the squad, but the two-time Finals MVP is not a fan of moving to Minnesota.

Minnesota is reportedly aggressively pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant but the longtime All-Star has shown no interest in playing there.

It's not a secret that there are a handful of NBA players who are not happy when ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania mentions their name in rumors. Charania is the top insider for the sport now that Adrian Wojnarowski is a general manager for the men's basketball team at St.

The ESPN reporter Charania made a notable claim last month about the Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo. Charania reported that Antetokounmpo was “open-minded” for the first time in his NBA career about a potential departure from the Bucks.

According to Shams Charania, the Celtics' primary focus still revolves around moving Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Sam Hauser.

Shams Charania of ESPN recently reported that James is expected to simply play out that final year of his current deal, which would pay him $52.6 million next season. However, nothing is a foregone conclusion with him until it is official.

ESPN’s Shams Charania highlights a key “difference” in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade outlook with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Shams Charania Puts an End to Kevin Durant, Timberwolves Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kevin Durant, former Texas Longhorns superstar, has been one of the biggest stars in the NBA since he was drafted No. 2 overall in 2007.