🚨 HEAT FINAL KD OFFER REVEALED: Miami’s All-In Bid for Kevin Durant Falls Short — Key Young Stars Deemed Untouchable
According to a new report from the Miami Herald, the Miami Heat’s final offer for Kevin Durant has been revealed — and it paints a picture of aggressive pursuit with carefully guarded assets. The package included:
đź“Ś Andrew Wiggins
đź“Ś Terry Rozier
đź“Ś Haywood Highsmith
đź“Ś Jaime Jaquez Jr.
đź“Ś The No. 20 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
However, two notable young pieces — Nikola Jović and Kel’el Ware — were reportedly deemed “untouchable” by the Heat front office and kept out of all trade discussions.
In a move that may have ultimately sunk the deal, Miami was only willing to include one first-round pick, signaling a reluctance to overextend their future capital. While the offer brought veteran value, athleticism, and potential rotation depth, it may have lacked the star power or future draft haul that Durant’s current team — presumably Brooklyn or Phoenix — demanded.
> “Miami made a strong offer,” one league source told the Herald, “but in the end, keeping Jović and Ware off the table likely cost them the deal.”
The Heat’s front office remains committed to building a contender around Jimmy Butler (health pending), Bam Adebayo, and a youth core that’s beginning to blossom. But missing out on Durant — again — raises questions about whether they’ll pull the trigger on a blockbuster this offseason.
Still, the message is clear: Miami isn’t afraid to pursue superstars — but they’re not willing to sacrifice what they believe is their foundation.
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