This isn’t exactly breaking news, but the Miami Heat probably won’t end up acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. This is according to John Gambadoro, the afternoon drive host on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM in Phoenix. Gambadoro let the cat out of the bag and mentioned that the Suns have received better offers than what the Heat can offer.

Miami Heat guard Alec Burks (18) points to a player while gets back on defense during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center on March 23, 2025, in Miami. D.A. Varela [email protected]

It didn’t matter what Damian Lillard wanted. But you also start here: It did matter what Jimmy Butler wanted. Because here the Pat Riley and the Miami Heat stand again, at a crossroads of desire and destination,

The Heat make sense as a trade suitor for Durant. With that said, Smith believes the Timberwolves would instantly become a true championship contender by acquiring the 36-year-old.

Greg Cote’s Poll Dance is a weekly survey usually on sports. In today’s 44th installment: Should the Miami Heat once again pursue acquiring Kevin Durant? Vote now!

Udonis Haslem was caught in the crossfire on Friday. The ESPN analyst and team vice president of player development for the Heat was in the middle of it on “The Pat McAfee Show” when insider Shams Charania joined as a guest to discuss the latest game of the NBA Finals and the offseason trade rumors, specifically those surrounding Kevin Durant.