Miami Heat linked to potential trade interest in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Following an active offseason that included acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and signing Klay Thompson, the Miami Heat are facing speculation regarding further roster additions. Reports indicate the team may pursue Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline. Such a move would unite the pair with existing stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The Heat missed the playoffs last season and have sought to restructure the roster to return to championship contention. While the organization currently maintains roster flexibility, any potential acquisition of the two veterans would represent a significant shift in team composition. No formal trade agreements have been reached, and these discussions remain speculative based on team needs at the upcoming deadline.
- •The Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- •Klay Thompson joined the Miami Heat during the current offseason on a contract with a $5.6 million base salary.
- •Brendan Tobin suggested the team could explore trades for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving if performance needs arise.
- •Durant and Irving have earned a combined $848 million during their NBA careers.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Heat linked to $848M future Hall of Fame duo to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo
"The Miami Heat have had a wonderful offseason. However, if things look up for them at the trade deadline, they have been named as a potential team to go for two guys with NBA championships.
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