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NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 best fits for Kevin Durant

By Charles Rahrig V

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the basketball during the third quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the basketball during the third quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 11, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Miami Heat

There’s nothing quite like a free agent meeting the legend that is Pat Riley and watching him throw down all of his championship rings on a table. When the man with the slicked-back hair speaks, free agents listen.

The Miami Heat are one of the teams that will meet with Kevin Durant in free agency this year and they will look to make him an offer that he can’t refuse. If Durant wants to be on a roster that can compete for a championship, the Heat wouldn’t be a bad spot.

They would likely get Dwyane Wade re-signed if Durant hops on board and they have a supporting cast that features Goran Dragic and potentially Chris Bosh if he can become healthy. Plus, Riley will swing a deal or two for a couple of great players. It’s in his nature to pull off big surprises.

It would be a different change of scenery for Durant playing in the Eastern Conference and it would set up some epic battles with LeBron James that everyone will want to sit down and watch.

The Heat also have some great young players in Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson to build around as well. The players and depth are there for Durant to have a title contender.

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