The Miami Heat's offseason began nearly two months ago after being swept out of the first round of the playoffs. But the NBA offseason officially began Monday after the Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA championship on Sunday night.

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes were somewhat unusual among star trades in how theoretically accessible he was. Yes, he attempted to steer negotiations towards certain teams, but the price was low enough that almost anyone theoretically could have gotten into the running before he ultimately landed with the Houston Rockets.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst didn't believe that the Miami Heat were a legitimate threat to beat the Houston Rockets' offer for Kevin Durant before the Phoenix Suns traded the star forward to Houston on Sunday.