▪ Draft picks: After June’s NBA Draft, the Heat will have two of its own first-round picks that can be traded – in 2030 and 2032. Miami also can trade a first-round pick that it’s owed from Golden State; the Heat will get the pick this June if it falls behind 11 and 30, which seems likely. So that’s three tradable picks.

Durant will turn 37 before the start of next season, and his injury history is well-known. However, his longevity and historic talent are unquestionable. This season, amid the Suns’ collapse, he has averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.

As the NBA season progresses, the Miami Heat find themselves in a tailspin, enduring a troubling ten-game losing streak that has left fans disheartened. This article examines the impact of Jimmy Butler's departure, the team's struggle to fill the gap, and the potential acquisition of superstar Kevin Durant as a lifeline for the Heat's future.