According to Charania, Miami refused to include young bench players like Highsmith, small forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., or power forward Nikola Jovic as part of a possible Phoenix return haul for Durant. The Heat also would not include starting center Kel'el Ware, the No. 20 pick in this year's draft, or other significant draft equity.

Houston managed to beat out Miami for star forward Kevin Durant. A new report reveals the Heat's offer that ultimately led to the Rockets acquiring the all-time scorer from the Phoenix Suns.

The Houston Rockets' offseason was highlighted by the addition of Kevin Durant, after their successful season last year in the West.