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Kevin Durant reacts during action as the Rockets receive a positive injury update ahead of Game 1 against the Lakers.<\/p>\n
The Miami Heat<\/a> own the 11th-shortest odds<\/a> to win the NBA championship entering the 2026-27 season, and that\u2019s even after adding two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n It\u2019s clear that the Heat need more offensive firepower to surround Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, neither of whom are elite shooters or clutch scorers. Doing so won\u2019t be easy for the Heat given their current salary cap situation. One intriguing Miami Heat trade idea would help the team form a new Big 3 of Antetokounmpo, Adebayo and Kevin Durant, but it would require the assistance of two other teams.<\/p>\n Miami Heat Trade Idea Lands Kevin Durant<\/p>\n Heat would receive: Kevin Durant, Kevin Porter Jr.<\/p>\n Rockets<\/a> would receive: Myles Turner, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, 2027 first-round pick lottery protected (via MIA)<\/p>\n Bucks<\/a> would receive: Daniel Gafford, Fred VanVleet<\/p>\n Mavericks<\/a> would receive: Reed Sheppard<\/p>\n Why the Heat Do It<\/p>\n The losses of Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell would hurt. Wiggins was projected to be the starting small forward, while Mitchell was expected to build on his career year and further establish himself as the starting point guard. Durant would be able to replicate their offensive production all by himself and then some.<\/p>\n Kevin Porter, who averaged a career-high 7.4 assists<\/a> last season, can slide into the role of starting point guard, even though most of the ball-handling duties will be undertaken by Durant and Antetokounmpo. The Heat are the perfect franchise for Porter to thrive in, given that his career has been marred by disciplinary issues on the off the court. The talented guard will also have proven vets to lean on and just play his game.<\/p>\n Why the Rockets Do It<\/p>\n Houston\u2019s playoff series loss to the Lakers<\/a> made one thing undeniable: Durant and the Rockets are not on the same page. Between allegations of Durant using a burner account to bash his teammates and reports of team friction, the fit has been rocky at best. Moving to a veteran-led team like the Heat could be the ideal fix, allowing Durant to play his role without the added burden of being the team\u2019s vocal leader.<\/p>\n The Rockets would benefit from the additions of Wiggins and Mitchell, two hard-nosed defensive-minded players who\u2019ll fit into Ime Udoka\u2019s system. As part of the deal, they\u2019d also land a nice backup big in Myles Turner, who can also play next to Alperen Sengun due to his ability to space the floor. They\u2019d also nab a future first-round pick.<\/p>\n Why the Bucks, Mavericks Do It<\/p>\n The Bucks paid an astronomical price to land Turner from the Pacers<\/a>, as they waived and stretched Damian Lillard\u2019s contract to create cap room. The experiment failed miserably and it may be time to move from Turner. Daniel Gafford\u2019s budget-friendly deal would be a nice addition, while VanVleet would bring veteran leadership.<\/p>\n The Mavericks would love to get their hands on Reed Sheppard, who despite his defensive shortcomings, projects to be an elite sharpshooter for years to come. At 22, he also fits nicely into the timeline of the young Mavs led by Cooper Flagg.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tSai Mohan<\/a> covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Based in Portugal, Sai is a seasoned sportswriter with nearly two decades of publishing experience, including bylines at Yardbarker, FanSided’s Hoops Habit and more. 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