If the Miami Heat can’t land a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant, they reportedly have their eyes on Jonathan Kuminga as a high-upside fallback.
While he doesn’t bring MVP credentials yet, Kuminga is viewed as a younger, explosive two-way wing who could thrive in Miami’s system and fit their culture long-term.
Kuminga at 22 has shown flashes of stardom with Golden State but hasn’t had a consistent role under Steve Kerr.
In Miami, he’d have a real chance to grow into a feature piece and, unlike Giannis or KD, acquiring him wouldn’t require a franchise-altering trade package.
That flexibility makes him a very Heat-style target.
The Heat have chased big fish before and landed them. But after falling short in the Damian Lillard sweepstakes last offseason, Miami’s front office knows the price for Giannis or Durant will be steep.
If those dreams fall through, Kuminga represents a rare mix of youth, athleticism, and upside who could slide into that star role in the future.
Whether they go big or bet on growth, one thing’s clear: Miami isn’t standing still.
Kuminga might not be the headline name but in the Heat’s system? He could break out in a big way. 👀
