As the NBA trade deadline stirred up its usual rumors and player movement, one of the more intriguing storylines involved Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, who was nearly traded to the Golden State Warriors until he caught wind of the discussions.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has long called Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant his favorite player. Last year, Edwards and Minnesota swept the Suns in the first round of the playoffs, and in the summer,