The Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves have been connected in Kevin Durant trade rumors for months. The Wolves have been to the Western Conference Finals in each of the last two years, and acquiring Durant could help their chances of getting to the NBA Finals for the first time in their franchise's history.

Kevin Durant is highly, highly unlikely to be a Nugget. But if Denver wanted to get involved in the sweepstakes, here are three ways to try, with a helping hand from Brooklyn.

Superstar Kevin Durant endured a torrid season with the Phoenix Suns. They were expected to use their improving chemistry to become a legitimate championship-contending team, only to fall by the wayside and finish outside the playoff spots.