Kevin Durant might want to start stocking up on thermal gear—because Timberwolves fans are making sure he never lives down his frosty take on Minneapolis. Just as trade rumors linking the Suns superstar to Minnesota reach a boiling point, an old quote about his disdain for cold weather has come back. And it’s biting him.

The infamous soundbite? KD once admitted that 50-degree weather made his “face hurt” and declared 30 degrees “too cold,” preferring to “run in 90 degrees.” For a fanbase that treats subzero winters like a mild inconvenience, it was the perfect opportunity to poke fun at the potential new face of their franchise. Social media erupted with jokes about Durant’s cold tolerance (or lack thereof), with Wolves fans photoshopping him into parkas and asking if he’d survive a real Minnesota winter.

But beneath the jokes lies a real storyline—Minnesota is reportedly pushing hard to land Durant, undeterred by his weather preferences. The Wolves were close to a deal at the trade deadline, and now, as the Suns weigh their options, they remain a serious contender. Kevin Durant’s relationship with Anthony Edwards and Minnesota’s win-now roster make it a plausible fit, even if the logistics are tricky.

Of course, none of this changes the fact that Kevin Durant’s comments have turned him into an unlikely punchline. The irony? The same fans roasting him now would likely cheer just as loudly for him in a Wolves jersey—assuming he bundles up properly. After all, Target Center has heating, but the real test will be whether KD can handle the Minnesota experience beyond the arena. While a certain 22-year-old’s emergence in Phoenix might also be weighing on Durant’s trade calculus, Wolves fans are happy to remind him there’s no better antidote to cold weather than a red-hot playoff run.

And if the online reaction is any indication, Minnesota Timberwolves fans are already warming up to the idea—even as they mercilessly troll their potential new star.

Wolves Fans Roast Kevin Durant’s Cold Weather Take

As Kevin Durant’s old weather complaints go viral, Timberwolves fans have unleashed a “blizzard” of reactions—equal parts playful mockery and backhanded recruitment pitches. The online discourse shows a fanbase that wears its harsh winters like a badge of honor. And they’re low-key fantasizing about adding a superstar to their rising squad.

One fan delivered a classic Minnesota dismissal: “Should’ve known he was too weak for this state.” The comment perfectly captures the North Star State’s pride. They’ve survived brutal conditions that would send most NBA players sprinting for the team plane.

Another put the climate in perspective with typical understatement: “50 ain’t sh– but cmon. Minnesota is diabolically cold.” This response somehow makes -30°F wind chills sound like a minor inconvenience instead of the face-freezing ordeal Durant fears.

A third fan cut to the chase with some tough-love recruiting: “Go team up with Ant and stop complaining about the weather bud.” This quick pivot from weather shaming to basketball highlights the real appeal—Durant pairing with Anthony Edwards. Their Team USA bond and mutual respect make this more than just fan fiction. As NBA insiders like Jay Williams have noted, Edwards has openly called Durant his favorite player. That makes Minnesota a surprisingly plausible destination, climate concerns and all.

One observant fan called out Kevin Durant’s supposed weather hypocrisy: “Brother didn’t you live on Mercer Island, WA when it was 40 degrees and cloudy/rainy during the middle of winter?” The comment points to Durant’s Pacific Northwest roots, where damp, chilly winters are standard. Having spent his early NBA years in Seattle with the SuperSonics, Durant’s complaints seem hollow to fans who think he should be used to the cold. It adds an extra layer of irony to his Minnesota remarks.

Finally, a fan offered climate reassurance with dark humor: “It’s warmer now. Global warming and all that. We barely have winter.” The tongue-in-cheek line riffs on Minnesota’s shifting weather while admitting that even “warmer” winters still mean snow in April. It’s classic Minnesota self-deprecation—using climate as pride and as bait for potential stars, all while hoping they take the challenge.

Through all the jokes and jabs runs an unmistakable current of excitement – these fans may roast Kevin Durant’s weather sensitivity, but they’d happily trade a few winter memes for a championship parade down Nicollet Mall. The subzero jokes are just their way of saying: bundle up, KD, because Minnesota is ready to warm up to you – if you can handle the heat of their expectations.