Miami Heat · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #13 · (36-46)
Top Positional Needs:
- PG
- Shooting
- Rim Protector
Round 1 Pick #13
Projection: Labaron Philon Jr. (PG, Alabama)
Why: At No. 13 Miami lands a creator with size — the PG-of-the-future profile Heat Culture loves to develop.
Alternates: Karim Lopez (SF, NZ Breakers), Braylon Mullins (SG, UConn)
Round 2 Pick #43
Projection: Kasparas Jakucionis (PG, Illinois)
Why: Lithuanian combo PG w/ Euro polish; archetypal Heat development case.
Alternates: Christian Anderson (PG, TTU), Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm)