Ryan Conwell didn’t need long to show Miami what it may have in him.
The Heat used the No. 37 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on the Louisville guard, bringing him in as part of the roster build around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Then Conwell stepped into his first Summer League game at the California Classic and immediately flashed the one skill Miami needs most from him: the ability to shoot it from deep.
He logged a little more than 29 minutes in that opener and finished with 21 points, three rebounds and three assists. The overall shooting line was uneven - 4-of-12 from the field - but the number that mattered most was his 3-of-7 mark from three-point range.
That kind of shooting is exactly why the Heat saw him as a useful piece.
Miami has spent the summer reshaping the roster after a major swing that sent Tyler Herro, other pieces and a hefty pile of draft capital to the Milwaukee Bucks for Antetokounmpo. Once that deal went through, the mission became clear: build around him.
The Heat have not been overly busy beyond that. They re-signed Andrew Wiggins to an extension that will be added on top of his current deal, brought back Simone Fontecchio and added Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency.
Before all of that, though, they made a draft choice that could matter. Conwell gives them a young guard project with real shooting upside, even if he is not ready to handle major NBA minutes right away.
What stands out is how comfortable he already looks letting it fly. Miami needs players who won’t hesitate from outside, because Antetokounmpo is going to open up the floor. Conwell looks like the kind of shooter who can take advantage of that space.
If this first Summer League outing is any indication, the Heat may have found a guard who fits neatly next to Antetokounmpo.
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