A future Hall of Famer, Durant has career averages of 27.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists. He’s a two-time champion, a two-time Finals MVP, a one-time MVP and a four-time scoring champion.

But New Orleans' ongoing injury issues played out like the league's saddest broken record, the loss column swelled to 61 (second-highest in franchise history), Brandon Ingram was sent packing at the deadline and former front-office architect David Griffin was shown the exit at season's end.

The other answer is finding players this offseason to add to the game. One of those players that the Timberwolves have been rumored to possibly try and acquire is Kevin Durant, whose time seems to be coming to an end with the Phoenix Suns. NBA insider Marc Stein recently gave an update on their pursuit of Durant.