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“Prefer Have Bam Than Throw Away Our Entire Future for KD”: Heat Fans Sigh in Relief as Bizarre Kevin Durant Trade Gets Shot Down for Former NBA All Star

Published 07/23/2022, 11:00 AM EDT

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NBA superstar Kevin Durant is one of the most sought-out players in the league at the moment. A lot of teams are in the running for the services of the former MVP. Even though KD didn’t have the best of playoffs last year, he still has the ability to transform any team into a contender. With his future in Brooklyn hanging in the balance, teams are on high alert and are developing strategies to accommodate the All-Star. And it looks like the Miami Heat is no different.

As per recent reports, the Heat are interested in the Brooklyn Nets superstar. And the report suggests that the Heat considered offering Center Bam Adebayo in an effort to land Durant. However, an influential member of the organization has shot the idea down. And the fans are sharing their opinion on Twitter. Here are some of the reactions:

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Bam Adebayo is one of the best defenders in the league at the moment. He has made three All-Defensive NBA teams in five seasons. So the Heat will be short-handed when it comes to defense if they let Adebayo leave.

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This is not the first time Adebayo has been in the midst of trade rumors and he knows how to handle situations like these. When asked about the rumors, Adebayo basically shrugged.

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“It is what it is, control what you can control,” said Adebayo, who has been viewed as a lynchpin to a possible deal for Durant. “Obviously it’s an opportunity for something, but in my opinion, control what you can control. I can’t control that.”

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“So do what I’ve been doing. I get up early. I work out. Having fun with these kids. And I’m going to go home and go to sleep.”

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The Heat had a good season last year despite a lot of people not considering them as contenders. They were just one game short of reaching the NBA finals as they lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams went toe to toe throughout the series, but the Celtics came out winners in game-7.

Bam Adebayo is not just a defensive center for the Heat. Last season he averaged 19.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Furthermore, he is just 25 years old and has the potential to be great.

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Bagavathi Eswaran

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Bagavathi Eswaran is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He has been playing the game of basketball for more than 20 years now and has also been following the NBA for more than 10 years. After not being able to go pro, this former college player decided to join the IT industry.
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Arunaditya Aima