The Miami Heat are "frequently forecasted" to signal their interest in Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. They reported there's a similar attitude toward the Minnesota Timberwolves in the expected KD sweepstakes this summer.

“The Heat are frequently forecasted as a team, along with Minnesota, expected to show trade interest this offseason in Phoenix's Kevin Durant. What sort of clues Riley drops clues about his team-building approach in the wake of a 37-45 campaign and painful first-round playoff sweep inflicted by Cleveland will be of prime interest.”

As the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs continues, trade speculation around Kevin Durant is gaining momentum. According to a recent report from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer on The Stein Line, both the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to pursue a trade for the Phoenix Suns star during the upcoming offseason.