The Miami Heat are no strangers to chasing big names.
As the 2025 NBA offseason heats up, they’re once again positioned to make a splash.
After a disappointing 37-45 season and a first-round playoff sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Heat are desperate to bolster their roster around Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
With a handful of trade assets and a history of aggressive moves under Pat Riley, Miami is eyeing a blockbuster deal that could vault them back into Eastern Conference contention.
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Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus recently outlined the Heat’s potential to land Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant.
"The Heat have a non-lottery first (No. 20) and can offer two more (2030 and 2032)," Pincus wrote.
"The draft compensation may not be overwhelming, but that depends on how much other teams will forgo for a 36-year-old star. Miami can include veterans like Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson and Kyle Anderson to reach the necessary salary for Durant. However, Phoenix may need a third team to avoid apron restrictions. Andrew Wiggins is another possibility, along with younger players such as Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović and/or Haywood Highsmith. Durant has a say in where he wants to play, and if that's with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro for a coach like Erik Spoelstra, the Suns may find they're compelled to send Durant to Miami (depending on how hard he chooses to ward off other suitors)."
Durant's fit alongside Adebayo’s defensive prowess and Herro’s shot-making could make Miami a formidable force.
Durant’s influence over his destination is key. His openness to Miami, reported by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst in February 2025, stems from Spoelstra’s reputation and the chance to pair with Adebayo and Herro.
If Durant pushes for Miami, the Heat may have a chance, especially if competing offers from teams like the Rockets or Timberwolves fall short.
However, Miami’s reluctance to include Herro in the deal might prevent one from happening.
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