Kevin Durant has officially landed with the Houston Rockets following a blockbuster trade from the Phoenix Suns. It put an end to weeks of speculation and rumors about his future.

Interestingly, the Rockets weren’t the only team aggressively pursuing the two-time Finals MVP. The Miami Heat was reportedly on the verge of completing a deal for Durant before Houston ultimately swooped in.

NBA insider Barry Jackson recently revealed the framework of Miami’s proposal to Phoenix, which highlighted just how serious the Heat were in their pursuit. According to Jackson, Miami was willing to send Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez, Haywood Highsmith, and the 20th overall pick in the 2025 draft.

By comparison, Houston’s successful offer included young star Jalen Green, veteran wing D

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