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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.

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.

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.

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.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/opinion...deal-young-star-for-kevin-durant-01jy74d4ce8h
 
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