Draft prospects who could be perfect fits for the Miami Heat

Our António Dias has done a great job putting together scouting reports on several prospects that the Miami Heat could consider with the No. 18 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft. In case you missed any of them, we thought we’d include a list of his breakdowns in one easy-to-access place. Here you go.

Dec 20, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; NBA G League Ignite guard Sidy Cissoko (25) during the first half against the Motor City Cruise at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Sidy Cissoko is a dark horse candidate the Heat could draft with defensive upside

Not many players in this draft fit Miami Heat Culture and what it represents, while taking care of some of their needs the way Sidy Cissoko does

Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Nick Smith Jr. (3) gestures against the UConn Huskies during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Heat draft a natural scorer with the 18th pick?

Projected to be picked in the top 20, Nick Smith Jr. could be a player of interest for a Miami Heat team that can't have too much shot creators

NBA Draft prospect Rayan Rupert (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

Rayan Rupert may be the 2-way player the Miami Heat are looking for

A defensive force with loads of potential to exploit in the offensive end, Rupert may be exactly the player the Miami Heat are looking to use their pick on.

Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) brings the ball up court against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat could revamp backcourt by drafting Jalen Hood-Schifino

If he falls to 18, the Miami Heat could be looking at Jalen Hood-Schifino while their backcourt is still a big question mark this offseason.

Mar 19, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) walks off the court after being defeated by the Michigan State Spartans at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat could turn to Marquette for NBA draft sleeper at 18

Olivier-Maxence Prosper should be a name of interest for the Miami Heat with the 18th pick. A player that personifies Heat Culture

Feb 2, 2023; Spokane, Washington, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Brandin Podziemski (22) walks back to the court after running into the Gonzaga Bulldogs student section in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga won 88-70. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Could Miami Heat target one of the NBA draft’s biggest risers, best 3-point shooters?

The Miami Heat could be looking at Brandin Podziemski as a potential choice with their 18th pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Nov 26, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Belmont Bruins guard Ben Sheppard (22) shoots the ball against the Iona Gaels in the second half at HP Fieldhouse Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Should Miami Heat draft wing who ‘never stops moving’ in NBA draft?

Rangy wing Ben Sheppard is one of the players the Miami Heat are monitoring ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft with their 18th pick.

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NBA Draft prospects who could be perfect fits for the Miami Heat

By Wes Goldberg | Jun 22, 2023