Even though Kevin Durant listed the Miami Heat as one of three preferred destinations, the Phoenix Suns never got a serious offer from Pat Riley, who opted not to dangle key assets.

But Kevin Durant’s move to the Rockets changes everything. The only other ones in the race were Miami, who seemed to have shot themselves in the foot with Pat Riley’s arrogance.

Kevin Durant's agent responds to Stephen A. Smith's remark about Pat Riley's legacy (Photo credits: IMAGN) The Miami Heat have fallen to 29-40 after losing nine straight games.

“In Kevin Durant’s case, he was willing to come there. ... The Pat Riley we know, love, and revered all these years always found a way to get it done. But that hasn’t been the case, ...

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But for the Miami Heat in 2016 NBA free agency, it’s all about Sunday’s meeting with the “whale,” Kevin Durant. Miami is a long-shot. But Pat Riley gives the Heat a fighting chance.

The dagger for Heat fans was a report stating Riley refused to offer young players like Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic for Durant. Pat riley has run this franchise into the ...

The comments make it seem Riley is open for going after an aging superstar during free agency. It could open an opportunity for someone like Kevin Durant, who is looking to leave the Phoenix Suns.

“But if Pat Riley manages to finagle Kevin Durant out of this Jimmy Butler disaster, that's maybe the all-time ‘he can't keep getting away with this! ...

The comments make it seem Riley is open for going after an aging superstar during free agency. It could open an opportunity for someone like Kevin Durant, who is looking to leave the Phoenix Suns.