The Miami Heat have long admired Kevin Durant. The team pursued him multiple times over the years, from his Oklahoma City days to his time with the Brooklyn Nets. At February’s trade deadline, Miami and Phoenix reportedly discussed a significant swap involving Jimmy Butler and Durant.

As the offseason draws closer and closer, it is becoming even clearer that the Phoenix Suns are almost certainly moving on from Kevin Durant. In recent weeks, the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as the three supposed front runners for trading for Durant,

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. has reportedly been linked to the Phoenix Suns amid rumors that Kevin Durant could be traded.