"At the age of 36 years old, going into his age-37 season shortly, Durant remains one of the top players in the entire league. He is coming off elite averages of 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game on remarkable 53/43/84 shooting splits. The pushback from Heat fans worried about his age never made sense, considering he is still playing like he is very much in his prime."
"The Miami Heat could still have one last chance to lure Kevin Durant on their own terms as an unrestricted free agent next summer. There's still the possibility that Durant eventually agrees to a new deal in Houston. But if not, the Heat still hold him in high regard as a 2026 free agent target, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald."
The Miami Heat pursued Kevin Durant but lost the trade to the Houston Rockets, who offered a package the Phoenix Suns preferred over Miami's. The Rockets have not yet presented Durant with a max contract extension, leaving his long-term future uncertain. At 36 and entering age-37 season, Durant continues to produce elite numbers, countering concerns about age and mileage. The Heat remain interested in Durant as a potential unrestricted free-agent target in 2026. Key members of the Heat organization reportedly disagreed on which players to include in trade negotiations, disappointing many fans.
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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