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 Cleveland Cavaliers won four straight games to sweep the Miami Heat by a total of 122 points, setting the record for the highest-combined margin of victory in NBA playoff history.