Shams Reveals How Close Heat Are to Pulling Off Kevin Durant Trade
Shams Reveals How Close Heat Are to Pulling Off Kevin Durant Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In a recent appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," ESPN insider Shams Charania provided a tantalizing update on the potential trade of Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns.
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According to Charania, the Miami Heat are on the brink of finalizing a deal, with the Heat, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves submitting their final offers.
The Suns, holding firm on their price threshold, are engaged in a high-stakes game of chicken with these suitors, as Charania was told by one team.
Charania's insights suggest that the Heat are particularly close, potentially just "one or two pieces away" from meeting Phoenix's demands.
This development comes as Durant, on an expiring contract worth $54.7 million for the 2025-26 season, could sign a lucrative extension post-trade.
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant (35).Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
The Heat's desperation, following their early playoff exit, contrasts with the Timberwolves' ongoing playoff run, making Miami a more aggressive contender.
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Durant, coming off a season in which he averaged a stellar 26.6 points per game on 52.7% shooting from the field, has shown that he still has the talent to lead a team to a championship.
The trade's complexity, possibly involving multiple teams, adds intrigue, with Charania hinting at scenarios that could branch into much more than a simple one-for-one exchange.
As the NBA offseason heats up, the Heat's proximity to landing Durant could reshape the league's competitive landscape, offering Miami a chance to bolster their roster significantly.
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely as this saga unfolds, with the potential for a seismic shift in the NBA's power dynamics.
Related: Kevin Durant Video is Going Viral Amid Trade Rumors
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.

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