Before the 14-time All-Star Kevin Durant made his stance clear, a reunion between him and the Golden State Warriors seemed possible. Durant reportedly opposed the idea of rejoining superstar Stephen Curry in Golden State. However, the Miami Heat emerged as another strong contender, and it appears Durant was open to this possibility.
ESPN’s NBA Insiders, Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst, revealed that Durant was willing to play for the Heat. As they wrote, “Durant, however, would have been open to playing for the Heat, sources said, so Miami debated cutting the Warriors out and dealing Butler to Phoenix for Durant, sources said.”
This insight suggests a real possibility that Durant could join the Heat in the offseason. While Durant is open to the move, the Heat’s front office will need to agree, especially if the Suns’ asking price aligns with Miami’s plans. Windhorst and Shelburne pointed out that the Suns’ demands were too high at the trade deadline. However, if the Suns face a tough season, their willingness to trade the 36-year-old star might increase. While the Heat have the necessary assets, team president Pat Riley may still be reluctant to part with too much of the team’s future.
