🔥 OFFICIAL: Kevin Durant Joins Miami Heat in Blockbuster NBA Deal Worth $120 Million
🔥 OFFICIAL: Kevin Durant Joins Miami Heat in Blockbuster NBA Deal Worth $120 Million
Miami, FL – June 22, 2025 — In a seismic shift that will reshape the NBA landscape, two-time NBA champion and league MVP Kevin Durant has officially agreed to join the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade that sends shockwaves through the league.
The Miami Heat announced today that they have reached an agreement with the Phoenix Suns to acquire the 14-time All-Star in a multi-player, multi-pick trade package. Durant, 36, is expected to sign a two-year extension worth $120 million, solidifying Miami’s pursuit of another championship.
🔁 Deal Breakdown:
To Miami Heat:
Kevin Durant (SF/PF)
To Phoenix Suns:
Tyler Herro
Terry Rozier
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
2025 First-Round Pick (Unprotected)
2027 First-Round Pick (Swap Rights)
The deal was finalized after intense negotiations involving Heat President Pat Riley and Suns General Manager James Jones, who reportedly fielded interest from several other teams, including the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves.
🗣️ Statement from Durant:
> “Miami represents everything I want at this point in my career — culture, competitiveness, and the chance to win. I’m ready to go to war with Bam [Adebayo], Jimmy [Butler], and this incredible organization,” Durant said in his first comments after the deal was announced.
📊 Durant’s Impact
Kevin Durant remains one of the league’s most dominant offensive forces. Last season with Phoenix, he averaged:
27.4 points per game
6.5 rebounds
5.2 assists
53% FG shooting
Despite injuries and roster instability in Phoenix, Durant was an All-NBA Second Team selection and led the Suns to the playoffs.
🔥 Miami’s Superteam Vision
With Durant joining a roster anchored by Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and sharpshooter Duncan Robinson, Miami instantly becomes a top contender in the Eastern Conference.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra is expected to feature a versatile offensive scheme built around Durant’s scoring and playmaking, while maintaining the defensive identity that has defined Miami’s “Heat Culture” for years.
> “Adding KD is a game-changer,” said Spoelstra. “He brings a level of experience, poise, and shot-making that can tilt any series in our favor.”
📉 What Phoenix Gets in Return
For the Suns, this move marks the start of a soft rebuild. By acquiring Tyler Herro (20.8 PPG), veteran Terry Rozier, and rising star Jaime Jaquez Jr., Phoenix gains a core of young, explosive talent with scoring upside. The addition of future draft picks provides flexibility as they reshape their roster around Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Suns GM James Jones said:
> “We thank Kevin for his contributions and leadership. This deal allows us to recalibrate, build depth, and remain competitive moving forward.”
🏀 What’s Next
Durant is expected to arrive in Miami within days to undergo a medical and be formally introduced to the media. His Heat debut could come in the preseason opener at the Kaseya Center in October.
NBA insiders say the Heat are not done. With Durant onboard, Miami is likely to target additional veteran depth in free agency — with names like Spencer Dinwiddie, Otto Porter Jr., and Nerlens Noel linked to the franchise.
📰 Final Word
This is one of the most stunning trades in recent NBA history, signaling that the Miami Heat are all-in on winning now. With Durant in South Beach, the Eastern Conference just got a whole lot more interesting — and the 2025–26 NBA season might already have its storyline of the year.
