Stephen A. Smith believes one team needs Kevin Durant more than any other — and he laid out exactly why Miami should be pushing hardest to land him.

League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.

The sweepstakes for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is reportedly down to three teams, with a new timeline for a deal to happen.