Kevin Garnett Trade Won't Happen Before NBA Draft, Report Says

Is Kevin Garnett done in Minnesota? It appears the T-Wolves are having troubling getting a deal done. (AI Wire photo)

The Minnesota Timberwolves' attempts to get a great deal for Kevin Garnett hit a major roadblock on Wednesday afternoon, ESPN reported. According to multiple sources, the Timberwolves have been seeking a third team to help facilitate a Garnett trade.

According to published reports, Minnesota was looking to acquire Atlanta's No. 3 and No. 11 picks in Thursday's NBA Draft, along with several cap-friendly contracts from the Hawks and Phoenix Suns. To participate, Atlanta wanted Amare Stoudemire from Phoenix.

On Wednesday, sources told the sports network one of the Hawks' owners vetoed a hypothetical deal for Stoudemire.

The Suns say they have never had any direct contact with the Hawks about a deal. While they have shown strong interest in acquiring Garnett, the deal never reached a stage where they were asked by either team to give up Stoudemire and never offered him in a trade.

While teams like the Lakers and Suns will continue to pursue Garnett, and the Wolves seem intent on trading him, sources say that it's unlikely a deal goes down by the time of the draft.

What we do know - barring major surprises - is Greg Oden or Kevin Durant will go No. 1 when the Portland Trail Blazers kick off the proceedings on ESPN (7 p.m. ET). Who do you think will be chosen third? What about fourth, fifth, sixth...?

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