Report: Heat were reluctant to trade young assets plus future picks for Kevin Durant
Briefly

The Miami Heat were engaged in negotiations for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant but ultimately did not secure a deal, as he was traded to the Houston Rockets. The Heat hesitated to include valuable young players and draft capital in potential offers. Despite multiple proposals, they refused to give up their key assets, including finances for future draft picks. This stance reflects their cautious approach considering Durant's age and injury history, aiming to maintain a balanced and promising roster.
"The Suns' trade conversations focused on the Rockets and Heat in recent days, but both teams showed an unwillingness to part with young cornerstones such as Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard (Houston) and Kel'el Ware (Miami) in a Durant deal."
"For a player that age and with that injury history, Heat did not want to include multiples firsts PLUS multiple young players it values."
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