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The Timberwolves and the Heat joined the bid as preferable landing spots for Durant. The Timberwolves, buoyed by a strong relationship between Durant and young star Anthony Edwards, presented an intriguing option. On the other hand, the Heat's offer of Jimmy Butler and Josh Richardson fell short. While Durant has never requested a trade from Phoenix, the trade discussions highlighted the need for the franchise to address their challenges as they move into the latter part of the season.