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Heat Insider Reveals Which Key Figure Is Leading Push For Kevin Durant Trade



The Miami Heat's front office is one of the most stable in the NBA, as coach Erik Spoelstra and team president Pat Riley have been with the organization for more than two decades. If Riley trades for a superstar who doesn't pan out in Miami, he receives heavy backlash whereas Spoelstra simply gains another talented player in his rotation. This is seemingly the case with the sweepstakes for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, as Heat insider Ethan Skolnick revealed Spoelstra is the one pushing for the trade.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/heat-in...ding-push-for-kevin-durant-trade-01jy1zbq3dw8
 
Miami Heat Get Slight Encouragement With Kevin Durant Competitors

Of the final 3-4 teams favored to land Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, the Miami Heat have constantly been slapped with the lowest odds. A recent report from The Athletic suggested that the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs haven't made aggressive pushes toward acquiring Durant, putting them in similar territory as the Heat.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-heat-get-slight-encouragement-with-kevin-durant-competitors
 
Kevin Durant trade talks framed as 'game of chicken' amid interest from Rockets, Heat, Timberwolves



The Phoenix Suns are reportedly nearing trade scenarios involving Kevin Durant, with the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as key players. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, trade negotiations are ongoing and being viewed as a "game of chicken" by involved teams.
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Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...s-heat-timberwolves/articleshow/121967114.cms
 
OPINION: Miami Heat Should Not Hesitate To Deal Young Star For Kevin Durant



While the Miami Heat are engaged in negotiations to acquire Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, there are other teams involved as well. The Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are reportedly also interested. Kel'el Ware, a 2024 first-round pick, was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/opinion...deal-young-star-for-kevin-durant-01jy74d4ce8h
 
Suns will put Warriors in a Jonathan Kuminga bind if surging KD rumors ring true



The Miami Heat continue to be strongly linked to a trade for superstar forward Kevin Durant, with the outcome likely to weigh heavily on the Golden State Warriors and what they do with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. What does or doesn't happen regarding Durant directly involves the Warriors because, as reiterated by NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line on Saturday, the Heat could have interest in Kuminga if they don't land the 2x Finals MVP. Miami are in a strong position to land Durant if they're willing to include exciting young center Kel'el Ware or more draft capital in their trade offer, with the very real potential that something still takes place before Wednesday's NBA Draft.
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Source: https://bluemanhoop.com/suns-will-put-warriors-jonathan-kuminga-bind-surging-kd-rumors-ring-true
 
OPINION: Miami Heat Should Pursue All-Star After Missing Out On Kevin Durant



The Miami Heat's pursuit of All-Star Kevin Durant concluded Sunday afternoon when the 36-year-old was traded to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal. Miami was named a finalist in the sweepstakes but could not get a deal done with the Phoenix Suns. Now, Miami must pivot in a different direction. There should be plenty of names in trade discussions this offseason but one name stands out for the Heat: Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/opinion...fter-missing-out-on-kevin-durant-01jycd0pv72v
 
NBA Draft Expert Highlights Heat's Dilemma Over 'Ready-Now' Guard Pick



The Miami Heat have a range of options to pursue in the 2025 NBA Draft. With only a few days left, the Heat need to narrow down which draft prospect best fits their roster. Having missed out on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, Miami can't afford to come up empty in the draft as well. In an NBA draft preview press conference, draft experts Jonathan Givony and Bobby Marks discussed the Heat's presumed mindset as they consider their selection.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/nba-dra...ilemma-over-ready-now-guard-pick-01jyevsvn2tk
 
Heat brings Davion Mitchell back with $24 million contract



Amid a potential Andrew Wiggins deal for Rui Hachimura with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat re-signed Davion Mitchell. Mitchell proved his worth while averaging 27.4 minutes and starting in 15 regular-season games. It was enough for the Heat to bring Mitchell back on a two-year, $24 million contract, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-...ings-davion-mitchell-back-24-million-contract
 
Miami Heat Fans Applaud Davion Mitchell's Return On Two-Year Deal



Miami Heat fans are celebrating the news guard Davion Mitchell is expected to re-sign with the team. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Mitchell intends to sign a two-year and $24 million deal with the Heat. The team previously extended an $8.7 million qualifying offer to Mitchell for next season. Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources tell ESPN. Heat officials and Mitchell's agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman, negotiated the new fully guaranteed contract. pic.twitter.com/u91l6mKQlG — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2025 In 30 games in Miami after being traded from the Toronto Raptors, Mitchell averaged
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-h...tchell-s-return-on-two-year-deal-01jyvwmvpfbd
 
Miami Heat Should Jump On Giannis Antetokounmpo Train After Latest Statement



Miami Heat Should Jump On Giannis Antetokounmpo Train After Latest Statement Jayden Armant | 0 Minutes Ago Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images In this story: Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Miami Heat fans are looking for any sign of hope after multiple offseason shortcomings thus far. Well, they may have a glimmer with the latest NBA superstar news. The Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard on Tuesday morning, likely to release such a large contract
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-h...is-antetokounmpo-train-after-latest-statement
 
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