It didn’t matter what Damian Lillard wanted. But you also start here: It did matter what Jimmy Butler wanted. Because here the Pat Riley and the Miami Heat stand again, at a crossroads of desire and destination,

A: Or, in the East, raise them to greater heights than a potential fourth consecutive trip to the play-in round. With the Heat, Kevin Durant would have the type of defensive anchor in Bam Adebayo that he lacked with the Nets or Suns. It’s at least worth the look, while also considering the degree of draft capital required.

Greg Cote’s Poll Dance is a weekly survey usually on sports. In today’s 44th installment: Should the Miami Heat once again pursue acquiring Kevin Durant? Vote now!

The wish list thus only goes three deep, featuring Texas neighbors San Antonio and Houston and the Miami Heat. Sources say the Suns, meanwhile, are not promising to send Kevin Durant to any of

Udonis Haslem, in his role of ESPN commentator, said Friday he could see a trade fit for the Miami Heat with Kevin Durant.

Brad Marchand made history, scoring five goals in two separate Stanley Cup Finals with different teams. Dwyane Wade led the Miami Heat to a 2006 NBA Finals victory after being down 2-0, earning Finals MVP. Jake Scott's two interceptions in Super Bowl VII contributed to the Miami Dolphins' perfect 17-0 season.

The Miami Heat are reportedly among the finalists to land superstar Kevin Durant, competing with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets in negotiations

Bill Simmons urges the Miami Heat to 'blow it up,' citing Tyler Herro's rising contract and questions about the team's long-term direction.