Does Miami Heat's Draft Silence REVEAL Their Giannis Plan?

Does Miami Heat’s Draft Silence REVEAL Their Giannis Plan?

June 3, 2026



Does Miami Heat’s Draft Silence REVEAL Their Giannis Plan?

Could the Miami Heat already be preparing for a blockbuster trade?

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to speculation that the Heat haven’t worked out many projected first-round picks ahead of the NBA Draft, leading some fans to believe Miami is focused on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rather than making the No. 13 pick. Is there anything to that theory, or are Heat fans reading too much into draft season smoke?

Then, Wes pulls back the curtain on the Locked On Podcast Network’s annual NBA Mock Draft, including ongoing trade negotiations with Locked On Bucks. Would a package built around Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Nikola Jovic, the No. 13 pick and future draft capital be enough to land Giannis?

Plus, the Cookie Gang mailbag tackles questions about Chris Quinn’s future, Pat Riley’s long-term plans, whether Erik Spoelstra could ever be on the hot seat, and the ongoing debate around the Thunder’s alleged flopping.

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00:00 – Heat Draft Workouts & Giannis Rumors
09:48 – Inside Mock Giannis Trade Negotiations
23:37 – Mailbag: Coaching Changes & NBA Finals Storylines

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  4. If gsw is the competition, then they could do it with 0 picks or swaps. The gsw offer is laughable.

    Gsw 2030 1st will only convey if it is 1-20. Therefore, it may be 3 firsts and a 2nd. Taking on Butler's $56.8m contract, which there is no guarantee he will play this year. It would take at least 2 firsts just to dump that contract, let alone getting a superstar in return.

    The real competition will come from Magic (banchero), Cavs (mobley), Wolves (mcdaniels), celtics (brown). But those teams (excluding Boston) don't have draft capital.

  8. Lol bro this is all foolishness 😂 we never get the guy..these players and agents use the heat to drive up there market and always end up elsewhere i am over it..i learned fro the dame fiasco..you won't get me again move on the plan B already lol

  11. These are bad trade ideas Ware i a Unicorn o have seen a player like him and Wemby in last 16 years ever,You still have the Greats Garnet, Bosh,Duncan im meaning a mobile Center with guard Game, ,the Great Centers were Big Bruisers , another Great Joel Embid but foot problems I could name more yet I. Making a point they just don't come like that in draft easy, do to Heat fans and Media..never know what you have ..

  12. They can also get the 21st pick from Detroit.

    S&T Powell to DET
    for
    DET. 21st pick + LeVert + Reed

    Use that pick (and also player/s) to the Giannis trade package instead of a future pick or our younger asset (like Kas or Pelle)

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