All U Can Heat

Over the last two summers, the Miami Heat have used the NBA draft to pick up valuable rotation pieces in Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Later this month, they hope to hit on another pick that could help replace potential free agents. Even though the 2024 class doesn’t have an elite prospect at the top of the board, most draft analysts agree that the draft is stocked with plenty of potential role players. The Heat will enter draft night with two picks for the first time since 2019. Selecting 15th, the Heat will have their highest pick since drafting Tyler Herro with the 13th pick in the 2019 draft. They also have the 43rd overall selection. In terms of team needs, the Heat can use depth at every position. At guard, Delon Wright and Patty Mills will be free agents. Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith are expected to garner lucrative contract offers from rival teams and could leave this summer. Backup center Thomas Bryant has a player option and Orlando Robinson is on an easily waivable non-guaranteed contract.