The Miami Heat will enter the 2025 offseason searching for ways to make drastic improvements in the blink of an eye. Miami has long proven willing to pivot, but its history of acquiring superstar talent has given it a unique perspective on what's possible in the span of one offseason.
Unfortunately for the Heat, the path to trading for top offseason target Kevin Durant is littered with competitors who may have more to offer to the Phoenix Suns.
Durant and the Suns are headed toward a split that many expect to result in a blockbuster trade. Miami has inevitably been linked to the former MVP, but it's thus far been unclear exactly who the competition will be as far as [compiling the best trade offer](https://allucanheat.com/heat-biggest-competition-kevin-durant-crystal-clear) is concerned.
According to [Shams Charania of ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45491931/sources-suns-durant-business-partner-weigh-trade-options), the Heat are among five teams that have been readily identified as expressing interest in trading for Durant.
"Teams that have expressed interest in Durant, sources said, mainly feature the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. Several wild-card suitors have made inquiries on Durant in the past seven to 10 days, sources said."
Unfortunately for Miami, the competition for Durant seemingly implies that their pursuit of the future Hall of Famer will be more complicated than anticipated.
Competition for Durant could rule Heat out of sweepstakes
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