The Miami Heat could use the salary space once denied to Jimmy Butler to lure Texas legend Kevin Durant. After Durant's trade talks with the Suns heated up, Miami emerges as a top destination where he could secure a lucrative extension.

Bill Simmons urges the Miami Heat to 'blow it up,' citing Tyler Herro's rising contract and questions about the team's long-term direction.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant's potential destinations for the 2025-26 season came into focus on Saturday following a report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.

Udonis Haslem was caught in the crossfire on Friday. The ESPN analyst and team vice president of player development for the Heat was in the middle of it on “The Pat McAfee Show” when insider Shams Charania joined as a guest to discuss the latest game of the NBA Finals and the offseason trade rumors, specifically those surrounding Kevin Durant.

ESPN compiled a lists of top first-round draft options based on team needs, and German point guard Ben Saraf was identified as the player who best addresses Miami's biggest shortcomings. The Heat ...

Heat Ex-Teammate Threatened to 'Whoop' Warriors' Jimmy Butler originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat took the odd step of keeping Udonis Haslem around on the roster for 20 years, until he was 42 years old. That was at least six years past his sell-by date: In his final six seasons in Miami, Haslem played only 65 games.

ESPN draft analyst Jeremy Woo said “Traore would amount to a big swing if he falls to this spot. Some scouts view him as a lottery-worthy talent, but an inconsistent season in France has put a damper on his draft stock. His size and speed, playmaking ability and promise as a shooter offer obvious upside if he can put everything together.”

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Kevin Durant would be the ideal addition to Miami’s roster. The future Hall of Fame forward is expected to leave the Phoenix Suns this summer.