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Micky Arison, Pat Riley’s impatience can lead to Heat pursuing Kevin Durant in 2026 NBA free agency
The Miami Heat were reportedly unreasonable in trade negotiations with the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, leading to the Houston Rockets having the winning bid. Miami wouldn’t part with Kel'el Ware or Nikola Jović. Houston was willing to part with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, a 2025 first-round pick (No. 10 overall), and five second-round draft picks. Ipso facto, the Rockets landed Durant .
It’s just business. And that’s what may lead the Heat back around to check in on KD during 2026 free agency if he’s still available.
Bleacher Report’s Scott Polaceck believes the team’s continued lack of national relevance can lead the team’s brain trust to push for a differ