Durant has effectively been on the trade market since February. Even though he ultimately remained with the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline, the writing has been on the wall si

"The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations out of Phoenix, sources tell ESPN. Those across the NBA have been made aware in recent days that those are the three teams that Durant would commit to long-term."

After a league source confirmed the Heat’s interest in Durant earlier this week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday night that the Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are Durant’s three preferred trade destinations.