Throughout the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes, the Miami Heat were said to be a suitor. But a report suggests their interest was never real.

The timetable for a Durant trade revolved around Wednesday’s first round of the NBA draft, with the Heat holding that No. 20 selection, a pick acquired from the Warriors in the Butler trade. Houston’s ...

The Miami Heat enters the first round of the two-round NBA Draft on Wednesday (8 p.m., ABC and ESPN) with the 20th overall pick (acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the February Jimmy Butler ...

But the Heat offered only the 20th pick and declined to dangle its first-round pick in 2030 or 2031. Miami’s first-round picks in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029 are off limits due to terms of the 2024 ...

Related: NBA Insider Reveals Heat's Possible Kevin Durant Trade Package This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.

The Heat were in the mix for Kevin Durant until the end, but an unwillingness to part with young talent and draft picks kept Miami from acquiring the aging superstar. There was mutual interest ...

Prior to finalizing the deal with Houston, Miami reportedly made a push to acquire Kevin Durant, but Phoenix rejected the Heat’s offer.

After parting ways with veteran shooting guard Bradley Beal with a contract buyout, the Phoenix Suns reportedly have turned ...

The Phoenix Suns have expressed at least exploratory interest in a sign-and-trade arrangement centered on Golden State ...

NBA Centel, an X/Twitter account known for spreading false information, recently claimed that the Warriors agreed to trade Kuminga to the Heat. No, the Warriors did not trade Kuminga to the Heat.

Amid speculation about a possible move to the Los Angeles Lakers or Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat reportedly have a clear plan for Andrew Wiggins heading into next NBA season.

Heat's Kel'el Ware speaks on how he was reportedly deemed an untouchable piece during trade talks for Kevin Durant.