REPORT: Eastern Conference Contender Already Plotting Kevin Durant Pursuit In 2026 Free Agency Amid Internal Disagreements

Ranking the top options for the Miami Heat in 2026 free agency

NBA free agency in 2026 could possibly be headlined by four players: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Trae Young and James Harden. Now, to be clear, it’s no guarantee that all of those players will reach free agency. Young and Harden both have player options attached to their contracts for the 2026-27 season, and Durant is currently eligible to sign an extension with the Houston Rockets. In addition, it’s no sure thing that the Miami Heat would be in…

REPORT: Eastern Conference Contender Already Plotting Kevin Durant Pursuit In 2026 Free Agency Amid Internal Disagreements

Kevin Durant (Image Credits: Imagn) Kevin Durant, who hasn’t even started playing for the Houston Rockets, is the subject of trade rumors again. The Miami Heat have had their eyes on the 2014 NBA MVP for quite some time now. They famously tried to get Durant out of Phoenix, but decided to stay put after the steep asking price. Interestingly, armed with a significant cap space next summer, Miami closely monitors Durant’s situation with Houston. T…