# Why the Miami Heat Traded Up to Draft Ryan Conwell

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Podcast: [Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-heat-daily-podcast-on-the-miami-heat-1045113)
Published: 2026-06-25T03:45:37+00:00
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## Resource

The Miami Heat may have found one of the steals of the 2026 NBA Draft. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Miami trading up to select Louisville guard Ryan Conwell, breaking down why the Heat targeted him, what makes him such a perfect fit next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and why his combination of shooting, toughness and physicality could earn him minutes immediately. The guys discuss Conwell's unusual college journey through four programs, his NBA player comparisons, and whether his ceiling is closer to Donte DiVincenzo or Sam Merrill. Plus, they explain why Miami was willing to move up in the second round, what Brett Siegel's reporting says about the Heat's draft strategy, and hand out a draft grade. Did the Heat just land another rotation player in the second round—and did they beat the Celtics to another target?

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