NBA Rumors: Miami Among Top Contenders For Kevin Durant This Off-Season

May 10, 2025 ,

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant

The Miami Heat Are Expected to Pursue Kevin Durant in Offseason Trade Talks.

Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns remains uncertain, with a potential offseason departure still a strong possibility. Several teams are expected to pursue the superstar, and according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Miami Heat are likely to be among them.



“The Heat are frequently forecasted as a team, along with Minnesota, expected to show trade interest this offseason in Phoenix's Kevin Durant. What sort of clues Riley drops clues about his team-building approach in the wake of a 37-45 campaign and painful first-round playoff sweep inflicted by Cleveland will be of prime interest.”

After reaching the NBA Finals in 2023, the Heat have fallen far from championship contention. Following the midseason trade of a disgruntled Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, Miami struggled, finishing the 2024-25 season with a subpar record.

Despite becoming the first 10-seed to clinch a playoff berth via the play-in tournament, their postseason run was short-lived. The Cavaliers dominated them in a historic first-round sweep, signaling that major changes may be on the horizon.

Bam Adebayo hinted at an impending roster shakeup, and Pat Riley, team president of the Miami Heat later confirmed in his end-of-season press conference that the Heat do not plan to simply "run it back." Acquiring a player like Durant could be the key to revitalizing the franchise.

Despite the Suns’ underwhelming season, Durant remained a dominant force, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from three. 

His age (36) also doesn’t appear to be a deterrent for Riley, who expressed openness to adding an established veteran. 



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