Since 2010, the Miami Heat have done a solid job of luring some of the biggest stars in the league to South Beach. The list includes LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Chris Bosh. Could they do the same with Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant?
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, it doesn’t appear that way for the time being. During his May 14 appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Windhorst revealed how legitimate the rumors are about Durant.
“So, to be clear, I have not heard anything like that,” Windhorst said. “I have not heard anything about the Heat and Durant in a legitimate capacity.
This could very well change as the offseason progresses seeing that both the Heat and the Suns face uncertainty. After being ousted in the first round and having aging stars like Durant and Jimmy Butler, they could help each other out.
The Heat could offer the Suns a way to bail themselves out by offering first-round picks and matching contracts for Durant. Getting Durant at the tail end of his prime could vault the Heat into title contention. However, there has yet to be any confirmation from NBA Insiders that Durant wants out.
Kevin Durant Would Join Miami ‘If it Made Sense’
The recent Kevin Durant rumors tying him to the Heat started with former NFL star wide receiver Chad Johnson. Johnson revealed Durant’s interest in joining the Heat on the May 7 episode of “Unc & Ocho” with Shannon Sharpe.
