In the end, the Miami Heat’s offseason could come down to a lesson in leverage, namely who has it, who controls it, who maximizes it. This all, of course, in regard to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the factor that seemingly will drive the direction of the Heat offseason until he is or is not driven off the lot in Milwaukee.

Moving off No. 13 might be the best draft play for the Miami Heat. Why? Because of Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and perhaps, still, Nikola Jovic.

The Miami Heat landed the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after another unlucky lottery night. Breaking down Miami’s draft history, trade options, and the top prospects who could fit the Heat’s future.

It has been a challenging year for Heat director of team operations Rob Pimental, but he has found a way to maintain a positive attitude.

Have the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves shown the Miami Heat that a different way can also be a better way?

The Miami Heat hold the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Explore a full first-round mock draft, trade scenarios, and top prospects like Tounde Yessoufou, AJ Dybantsa, and Darryn Peterson.

The Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season ended with elimination in the play-in tournament against the Charlotte Hornets, which marked the end of Tyler Herro’s seventh season in the NBA. The 27-year-old former All-Star is now on an expiring contract with a $33 million salary owed to him for the 2026-27 season,

Over the last few years, the Miami Heat have been trying to push their way back into NBA Finals contention. Unfortunately, they have come up short of that goal. Heading into the 2026 NBA offseason, the Heat will attempt to accomplish their goal once again.