Heat Insider Reveals Which Key Figure Is Leading Push For Kevin Durant Trade
The Miami Heat's front office is one of the most stable in the NBA, as coach Erik Spoelstra and team president Pat Riley have been with the organization for more than two decades.
However, Spoelstra and Riley likely have different mindsets on many major moves because of their roles. If Riley trades for a superstar who doesn't pan out in Miami, he receives heavy backlash whereas Spoelstra simply gains another talented player in his rotation.
This is seemingly the case with the sweepstakes for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, as Heat insider Ethan Skolnick revealed Spoelstra is the one pushing for the trade.
“The more people I talk to, the more it seems to be Spoelstra who wants this deal," Skolnick said on the Off The Floor Discord.
The reality for Spoelstra is any combination of players Miami packages to acquire Durant will not significantly impact the lineups he rolled out in 2025. Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kel'el Ware are four of the most rumored contributors to be included, none of whom Spoelstra used extensively last season.
Riley is, however, facing a major dilemma with Ware. The 21-year-old center exhibited serious potential in his limited rookie campaign, averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds on 55.4 percent shooting.
The last outcome Riley wants to occur is trading Ware to the Suns where he evolves into an All-Star and Durant only spends a couple of non-title-winning years in Miami.
Related articles
Are the Miami Dolphins Finally Ready to Dethrone the Buffalo Bills?
Seattle Seahawks could ruin Steelers offseason with one easy move
Breaking: Ravens Take Nearly $1M Away From QB Lamar Jackson (Report)
NFL.com wants Rams to trade up for ‘premier player’The Latest
-1750322625-q80.webp "Fantasy expert: Seahawks rookie Jalen Milroe has 'immense upside' in dynasty leagues")
Fantasy expert: Seahawks rookie Jalen Milroe has 'immense upside' in dynasty leagues
The Seattle Seahawks' dynamic passer and rusher will be a fantasy football asset eventually. Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe isn't expected to play much in 2025 as a passer, but head coach Mike Macdonald has asserted he will have some type ...
2 Houston Texans in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp
The Houston Texans entered the 2025 NFL offseason with high hopes of turning promise into postseason consistency. Armed with a franchise quarterback in CJ Stroud and a feisty young defense, the pieces were theoretically in place for a playoff push. However, an underwhelming minicamp ...
Bills Can’t Hide The Truth About James Cook
The Buffalo Bills' offseason has been productive and positive for a franchise that narrowly missed out on a Super Bowl berth last year. Additions on both sides of the ball to strengthen Josh Allen's weaponry and a host of defensive players ...
Commanders have big hole in roster that needs fixing
The Washington Commanders have one of the best rosters in the NFL after making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game last season. The Commanders have higher goals for the upcoming season, but the roster still has flaws that need to ...
Henry Ruggs Announces Decision On NFL Career After Leaving Prison
It's been several years since former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs was involved in a fatal accident that killed a 23-year-old woman and her dog. But he was on temporary release yesterday and used his time out wisely. Ruggs ...
