HEAT MISS ON DURANT: What's Next for Miami?

Kevin Durant's shocking trade to the Houston Rockets leaves Miami Heat fans wondering: What went wrong? Wes Goldberg breaks down the failed Durant pursuit, highlighting the Heat's unwillingness to include Kel'el Ware in trade talks. The discussion covers Miami's asset management missteps, including their decision not to tank and misuse of draft picks. Goldberg explores potential next moves, from pursuing DeMar DeRozan to targeting undervalued players. He also raises intriguing questions about Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro's future with the team. Is a major roster shakeup on the horizon for the Heat? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of Miami's path forward and the critical decisions facing the franchise.

0:00 Intro: Kevin Durant traded, not to Miami
5:05 Heat's failed attempts to land Kevin Durant
10:12 Miami's biggest mistake: Not tanking
15:49 Lack of draft capital hurts Heat's chances
21:26 Heat's flawed star acquisition strategy
26:01 Potential trade targets for Miami
30:37 Miami's options and future direction

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