The Heat, Rockets, Spurs, Timberwolves and Knicks have all reportedly expressed interest in Kevin Durant. (Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Miami Heat president Pat Riley hinted during his end-of-season press conference that, depending on the player’s fit and contract, they could target an aging star this offseason.
All signs immediately pointed to Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, who will be entering the last year of his current contract worth $54.7 million. The worst-kept secret in the NBA is that Durant, 37, played his last game with the Suns, with the Heat’s previous interest in the 15-time All-Star suggesting they could circle back the wagon.
Well, on Wednesday, we received confirmation from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Heat were among the most interested teams–as well as four other teams, including one East rival.
“Teams that have expressed interest in Durant, sources said, mainly feature the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. Several wild-card suitors have made inquiries on Durant in the past seven to 10 days, sources said,” Charania wrote Wednesday. “Teams around the NBA have been anticipating that Durant would be traded ever since the Suns engaged in talks around the February trade deadline, which passed with the All-Star still in Phoenix.
ESPN reporting: The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant’s business partner, Rich Kleiman, are sorting through trade options – with interested teams mainly featuring Houston, San Antonio, Minnesota, Miami and New York.https://t.co/tqpprx47O4
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 11, 2025
None of this news is surprising or particularly new, given what most of us expected. Last we examined, we listed a few possible suitors for Durant, with each of the aforementioned five being named.
However, one minute detail regarding a possible extension in Charania’s report is important to note.
“Suns officials and Kleiman will continue to meet on trade conversations — with talks expected to escalate before the NBA draft later this month,” Charania said. “Durant is on a contract worth $54.7 million for the 2025-26 season, giving him some leverage in navigating his future in partnership with the Suns. As trade talks progress, his desire for a long-term extension could play a critical factor.”
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