Kevin Durant Trade Rumors Heat Up: Miami a Top Suitor as Suns Lower Asking Price
With the 2025 NBA Draft looming on June 25, reports are intensifying around the expected trade of Kevin Durant, and the Phoenix Suns have now lowered their asking price — potentially opening the door for a franchise-altering deal.
The Miami Heat have long been linked to Durant, and with the Suns eager to reset their roster and regain flexibility, this could be Pat Riley’s moment to make one last aggressive push for a championship window with Jimmy Butler still in the fold.
💰 What Would Miami Have to Give Up?
If the asking price is truly lower, here’s a realistic Heat trade package:
Miami receives:
- Kevin Durant
Phoenix receives:
- Tyler Herro
- Duncan Robinson
- Nikola Jović
- Jaime Jaquez Jr.
- 2025 First-Round Pick
- 2027 First-Round Pick (unprotected)
This deal would likely meet the Suns’ need for young talent, shooting, and draft compensation — and would keep Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler in Miami, forming a lethal Big Three.
🔥 Why Miami Should Consider It:
- Durant still averaged 27.1 PPG last season and remains one of the most dangerous scorers in the league.
- Miami thrives with elite veterans, and KD fits Heat Culture with his intensity and playoff résumé.
- Championship Window Now: With Jimmy aging, this is the time to go all-in.
🤔 The Big Question:
Would you sacrifice both Herro and Miami’s best young prospects (Jaquez and Jović) for one or two shots at a title with KD?
Heat Nation — would you rather build around youth and flexibility… or roll the dice on Durant and chase Banner No. 4?
Let’s hear it:
➡️ Go all-in for Durant
OR
➡️ Keep the core and build smart?
