Is Kevin Durant joining the cast of dating show 'Pop The Balloon or Find Love'? Debunking rumors about the NBA superstar
The rumors are swirling around Phoenix Suns superstar and former NBA Most Value Player Kevin Durant.
The 2024 Olympic gold medalist has had a busy offseason, highlighted by his contributions for Team USA alongside the likes of Steph Curry and LeBron James. The trio led the United States to yet another gold medal despite being the three oldest players on the team.
As we approach the NBA season, fans are speculating on numerous theories about Kevin Durant, including an appearance on a dating show.
NBA Centel reported that Durant could make a popular appearance on Pop The Balloon Or Find Love. But it should be noted that it's a parody account and shouldn't be taken seriously. This rumor is more of a running joke in the NBA community than active speculation.
The four-time scoring champ remains understandably private regarding his personal life, making this rumor quite humorous. While he may not appear on any dating shows anytime soon, there's outside talk surrounding Kevin Durant's status on the Phoenix Suns this season.
Kevin Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves? Exploring if Suns star could team up with Anthony Edwards
Outside chatter over the last few days has stirred up another rumor involving Kevin Durant.
Given his partnership with Anthony Edwards, one fans watched blossom and develop throughout the Olympics, fans are speculating about a potential trade that sends Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves to team up with Edwards.
The Phoenix Suns are likely to explore the possibility of splitting up their core of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Durant. Being the eldest of the group, Durant is the most likely trade option, given Beal's no-trade clause and Booker's youth.
While it could be a longshot pairing up with Edwards, a Karl-Anthony Towns-for-Kevin Durant trade could work for both sides financially. The two players will play on similar salaries in 2024-25, with Durant's cap hit at $51.1 million and Towns' at $49.2 million, meaning a straight-up Durant-for-Towns swap could work for both sides.
For one, the Timberwolves are loaded in the frontcourt. Moving Karl-Anthony Towns could open up Naz Reid to take the next step in his growth after a breakout campaign last season without compromising their anchor Rudy Gobert.
The Suns, meanwhile, are also thin down low, meaning Karl-Anthony Towns could be more complementary than Durant to the duo of Beal and Booker. Durant also makes sense for the Timberwolves, given his scoring efficienct and ability to play off-ball.