Gallery: 6/10
Miami Heat, +1400
Given their front office, led by Pat Riley, and the on-court product presided over by head coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat may be the Eastern Conference team on this list best equipped to challenge Cleveland in the East next year with Durant in the fold. However, their odds are longer than those of the Knicks for the reason that they have some serious questions to answer in regards to their overall roster in free agency. Dwyane Wade, who played on a one-year, $20 million deal last season, will be a free agent as will big man Hassan Whiteside. Wade's certainly in line for money, as he should be given the fact that he's passed up money in the past to help the Heat put together rosters capable of winning championships.
But would the Heat ask Wade to do this again? And would Wade agree to such a thing? With the expanded cap adding two max contracts wouldn't be impossible. But that being said, Miami also has to address Chris Bosh's health situation, and whether or not they can afford to let Whiteside move on as well. That's a lot to consider, but with Riley and Spoelstra leading the way the Heat can't be overlooked in the race for Durant's signature. (Getty)
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