Miami Heat consider trading for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Miami Heat are reportedly eyeing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as potential trade targets if their season does not go as planned. With their recent roster overhaul, featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and other notable players, the Heat are in win-now mode. Analysts suggest that adding Durant and Irving could address their need for reliable shooting and scoring. While such acquisitions seem unlikely, team insiders indicate the urgency for the Heat to bolster their roster in pursuit of success this season.
- •Miami Heat are looking at Durant and Irving as trade options.
- •The team struggled last season, finishing 10th in the East.
- •They have restructured the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Durant has two years left on his contract worth $89 million.
- •Irving's future with the Mavericks is uncertain as they may trade him.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat Could Pursue Kevin Durant And Kyrie Irving To Build Ultimate Superteam
"Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving revealed as potential Heat targets if things go wrong this upcoming season.
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