And you thought things would calm down after the Timberwolves were bounced from the Western Conference Finals like the last piece of dry toast at a brunch buffet. No games on the calendar for four months. No late-night Ant Edwards quotes to live off. Maybe a few “Should we extend Julius?” debates to carry us through July.
Nope.
Wrong.
Welcome to the Minnesota Timberwolves Offseason From Hellfire, starring Kevin Durant, a $54 million expiring contract, and a fanbase divided.
This is not just smoke. This is volcanic ash.
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