A 15-time All-Star, Durant has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and Suns. He won four scoring titles and the 2014 MVP Award with the Thunder and back-to-back rings and Finals MVPs with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018.

Whether Miami pursues Durant will depend on several financial and roster considerations. The Heat have pieces they can move. Terry Rozier and Duncan Robinson are on the table. So are younger players like Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Greg Cote’s Poll Dance is a weekly survey usually on sports. In today’s 44th installment: Should the Miami Heat once again pursue acquiring Kevin Durant? Vote now!

It didn’t matter what Damian Lillard wanted. But you also start here: It did matter what Jimmy Butler wanted. Because here the Pat Riley and the Miami Heat stand again, at a crossroads of desire and destination,

The Heat make sense as a trade suitor for Durant. With that said, Smith believes the Timberwolves would instantly become a true championship contender by acquiring the 36-year-old.