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NBA insider names two players Miami Heat can trade for if Kevin Durant deal doesn’t materialize

If the Miami Heat can’t convince the Phoenix Suns to trade Kevin Durant, they still have some strong alternatives to pursue. As the dust settles on the Miami Heat’s chaotic season, they look to chart a course forward for the next season.

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Miami Heat’s nightmare outcome for 2025 NBA Draft

The Miami Heat enter the 2025 NBA Draft at a crossroads. After a turbulent season that saw the franchise trade away Jimmy Butler and barely scrape into the playoffs via the play-in tournament, the Heat’s future hangs in the balance.

Pat Riley News / The SportsRush / June 18

Pat Riley’s Body Conditioning Rules Stopped Former No. 1 Draft Pick From Joining the Heat in 2011

During the early 2010s, the Miami Heat became one of the NBA’s hottest free-agent destinations. The formation of the “Big Three” in LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh attracted numerous role players eager for a chance to win a championship.

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The 'Most points with zero assists in the NBA Finals' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 20 points in one NBA Finals game without a single assist since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Bleacher Report / June 18

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 18

LeBron James Gets Blasted for Joining Miami Heat Again After Recent Ring Culture Comment

Former Miami Heat superstar and current Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has sent apparent shockwaves throughout the NBA media landscape. The 40-year-old

Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

Miami Heat Have An All-Star Target if They Miss on Kevin Durant

The Miami Heat finished the 2024-25 season as the eighth seed. They made the playoffs through the play-in but got spanked in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 18

Miami Heat Select 'Dynamic Perimeter Shooter' In Latest NBA Mock Draft

The NBA draft is quickly approaching. The Miami Heat hold the No. 20 pick in the first round, acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the blockbuster Jimmy Butler deal at this past season's trade deadline.

Jaime Jaquez News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Gets Playful with Teammates in Viral Signature Video

A light moment between Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jović gave Miami Heat fans another reason to enjoy the team’s off-court chemistry. In a video shared by the team’s social media account, Jaquez writes a note addressed to Jović, mixing humor with a bit of flair.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 18

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 18

ESPN Analysts Use Miami Heat To Shut Down LeBron's 'Ring Culture' Claim

LeBron James is once again at the top of the news cycle. During an appearance on the Mind of the Game podcast with Steve Nash, he was critical of "ring culture." It basically says legacies are defined by championships, which James disagreed with.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 18

Miami Heat Re-Linked To $197 Million Star After Blockbuster Magic Trade

The Miami Heat have been connected mainly to Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. But another big name has re-entered the mix as a possible option as well: Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant.

Davion Mitchell News / Miami Heat on SI / June 18

Miami Heat Predicted To Re-Sign Fan Favorite Guard In Free Agency

While the Miami Heat are one of the reported finalists in the Kevin Durant trade negotiations, landing the 15-time All-Star is not one of their only priorities this offseason.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 18

Bad News For Miami Heat Fans If Skip Bayless Prediction Comes True

Future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is arguably the biggest discussed player this offseason. He is among the most coveted stars during free agency. The Phoenix Suns are already shopping Durant.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Heat Free Agent Asks For Extension at Worst Time

The Miami Heat have been at the epicenter of the NBA trade rumor mill for the past few weeks in the midst of Kevin Durant's ongoing trade saga. Durant

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Kevin Durant News / Miami Heat on SI / June 17

Arizona Radio Host Says Miami Heat Need To Improve Offer For Kevin Durant

The Miami Heat may need to employ additional strategies to secure a trade for Kevin Durant. The Heat are among three teams contending for the 15-time All-Star, joining the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets.

Ja Morant News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Miami Heat Rumored as Ja Morant Landing Spot Amid Trade Speculation

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world after the franchise dealt its 26-year-old rising star Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Following their decision to ship one of their longtime building blocks away, many have begun to wonder if the organization plans to deal their electrifying 2-time All-Star point guard, Ja Morant.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Heat rumors: 1 game-changer to Miami making ‘big fish’ trade

The Miami Heat have one key piece they would likely have to include in a potential blockbuster trade. This proud franchise is coming off a very trying 2024-2025 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / June 16

How would Kevin Durant fit in with his preferred teams?

Kevin Durant is going to be traded. The only questions are when and where.

What leak of Durant's preferred teams tells us

Ranking Durant's preferred destinations: West division foes offer biggest rewards

NBA superstar has 'no desire' to join his biggest suitor

Eastern Conference power should do whatever it takes to land Durant

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Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / June 16

Miami Heat star’s playoff nightmare means he should not be untouchable in the trade market

The Miami Heat are aiming to try and build despite their limited flexibility heading into free agency. Team president Pat Riley is highly unlikely to ‘blow it up’ and embrace tanking to start building a new Miami Heat team from scratch.

Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / June 16

What Should Miami Heat Do with the No. 20 Pick?

After a tumultuous season, the Miami Heat find themselves in a bit of a crisis heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. Franchise player Jimmy Butler forced his way out of the organization, which, amongst other things, resulted in a lopsided, non-competitive first-round exit at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Rumors / June 16

Bulls, Heat linked to Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trades

The Bulls and Heat both have interest in potential sign-and-trade deals for Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Tyler Herro News / The Spun / June 16

NBA Star Tyler Herro Doesn't Believe In 'History'

If it happened before 1950, and in some cases after that — no it didn't says NBA All-Star Tyler Herro. On a recent livestream, the Miami Heat shooting guard shot down the idea that history is real.