"League sources say that the Suns have also signaled to potential suitors that they very well could opt in the end for a trade that doesn't dispatch Durant to one of his preferred landing spots."

Miami has already discussed a possible trade with the Phoenix Suns for the 15-time All-Star.

The Heat boast an exciting and promising core of their offensive-minded first-time All-Star Tyler Herro and 5-time All-Defensive Team selection Bam Adebayo.