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We are nearing the one month mark until the 2026 NBA Draft.
The two-day spectacle will begin on June 23. The Heat’s worst-kept secret is that they will be aggressively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, who they could not secure ahead of the trade deadline. For now, they will have two picks — Nos. 13 and 41 overall — marking the third time since 2015 that they had multiple selections in a given draft.
Recall that it did not work out Kasparas Jakucionis, yet they drafted him No. 20 overall last June. But they also viewed him as a top-8 prospect — as did I — where his falling to 20 wasn’t realistic until the night transpired.
There will be more clarity whether or not Miami will be drafting for themselves — or another team (Bucks) — on draft night. But for now, we will be tracking which players have reportedly worked out with the Heat.
(Editor’s Note: Initial information courtesy of Hoopshype unless otherwise specified.)
Wednesday, May 20:
Malachi Moreno, C, Kentucky (according to Five Reasons Sports’ Greg Sylvander)
Kentucky big Malachi Moreno met with the Miami HEAT in Chicago per source.
A definite HEAT target in the draft.
— Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) May 13, 2026
Friday, May 22:
Amari Allen, F, Alabama (per Sylvander)
Wednesday, May 27:
Dillon Mitchell, F, St. John’s
Saturday, May 30:
Tobi Lawal, F, Virginia Tech (per Sylvander)
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