Instead, Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and guard Donte DiVincenzo were discussed as part of trade talks for Durant, league sources told HoopsHype.

How different is the way you’re playing now versus what was required of you in New York? Julius Randle: Oh, it’s extremely different—way different. But it’s all about winning. Whatever ...

After the inclusion of Julius Randle into the mix, the Timberwolves have looked like a different squad. Randle was traded to the Timberwolves for Karl Anthony-Towns. At the time, the move was ...