5 power forwards the Miami Heat could target in the 2017 NBA Draft

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Dec 17, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) dribbles against Cal Poly Mustangs forward Aleks Abrams (1) in the first period at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Here’s a somewhat early look at the power forward position in the 2017 NBA Draft, and who the Miami Heat could target.

Since we last spoke, not much has changed in regards to the Miami Heat’s lottery odds. The team currently sits at 10-21, with a 39 percent chance of landing the sixth pick in the draft (via Tankathon). And though they currently have just an eight percent chance of getting the top overall pick, two of the teams with better odds are only two losses ahead of the Heat.

Meaning it may soon be time to expedite the process a bit. Perhaps by moving a certain Slovenian point guard to a different team in exchange for future assets.

Regardless of what Pat Riley and his staff decide to do, it’s clear what the biggest position of need on the roster is. Despite James Johnson’s surprising play, the power forward spot is still a major weakness.

So today, we’re going to take a look at the power forwards available in next year’s draft, and who might be a good fit in Miami.

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