Kevin Durant's next team becomes clear after sharp odds shift at sportsbook

Drew Bishop

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Kevin Durant's next team becomes clear after sharp odds shift at sportsbook image

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are in full force and there are a few notable teams in the running. 

Franchises like the Spurs, Heat, and Rockets are all pursuing the services of the 'Slim Reaper' with the Suns actively shopping their superstar. 

But sharp movement at a popular sportsbook is showing Durant's future lies in Minnesota. 

DraftKings Sportsbook is taking bets on the forward's next team and the Timberwolves saw a major jump on Friday night, going from +400 to -110 odds.

Translating that to percentages it means that Durant's chances of ending up in Minnesota went from 20% to 52%. 

Oftentimes when a big swing like this happens it means a bettor could have inside information that swings the market. It could be a hefty wager from somebody without knowledge, but sportsbooks are more likely to be swung by sharp bettors. 

"Sharp" refers to a big money player with a reliable history of winning wagers. 

This comes after reports that teams submitted their final offers for Durant and now await the Suns decision on who they will do business with.

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The sharp movement from DraftKings means nothing for the official end to the latest NBA trade saga, but it could give an inside glimpse into where the Suns are trending in their big decision.

Drew Bishop

Drew Bishop is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. After graduating from the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University, he worked in local media in Sandusky, Ohio at BCSN and the Sandusky Register, freelancing as a reporter, broadcast director and play-by-play commentator for high school sports. He then moved on to KRIS 6 News where he serves as a producer in the news department.