The reality is that the Heat are unlikely to be especially active in either 2025 or 2026 free agency. This year's FA class isn't overwhelming, and while next year's class could potentially be great—Durant is set to be available, while Luka Dončić will have a player option—Miami may not have the flexibility to offer a max deal in 2026.

The top-seeded Cavs swept the Miami Heat out of the NBA playoffs Monday night, punctuating their first-round series win with a record-setting 138-83 Game 4 rout. It’s the largest point differential in Cavaliers playoff history. It’s also just the second time in the Erik Spoelstra era that Miami has been swept — and third time ever.