In recent years, the Miami Heat have garnered a reputation for adding difference-makers at the NBA Draft. Especially relative to their draft position.

In 2017 they grabbed All-Star and defensive savant Bam Adebayo at No. 14. One year later they selected offensive standout Tyler Herro at No. 13, and in the last two drafts have added major contributors in Nikola Jokic and Jaime Jaquez at No’s 27 and 18, respectively.

Now, most fans are assuming the team with again grab someone ready to hit the ground running and contribute at a high level.

In a recent mock draft I posted to YouTube, Miami did just that, selecting Devin Carter of Providence, another player who embodies Heat Culture. You can watch the full video below:

A 6-foot-3 combo guard, Carter came on as one of college basketball’s top producers last season. In 33 games, he averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 47% overall and 75% from the line.

Carter has long been a known factor on defense, suffocating both on and off-ball with 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. But his 3-point shooting boosted him to stardom, jumping from 29% on 3.5 attempts lasts season to 38% on 6.8 attempts this year.

In Miami, Carter would immediately provide a punch to the backcourt, with currently only has Herro, Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson.

Perhaps most importantly, Carter would be ready from the get-go, which is important given Miami will be looking to continue to win games.

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Summertime for the Miami Heat is whale-hunting season. Even as Pat Riley and Co. have struck out on potential deals for Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell over the years, they make sure they are at least mentioned as a landing spot for almost every disgruntled star on the move.

This summer will be no different. Already the Heat have been linked to Mitchell and figure to factor in rumors for other stars who could be traded. 

But if the Heat have learned anything, it’s that simply being mentioned as a destination means nothing. Dreams for Lillard, Durant and Mitchell were all dashed for various reasons. 

What Miami didn’t have last summer, as it waited on a resolution on Lillard, was a backup plan. And so the Heat ran back their roster and toiled through a disappointing season that ended with a quick first-round exit after 2023’s Finals run.

The Heat need to make improvements to the roster and this summer’s most obvious target is likely Mitchell. But what are some other, perhaps more realistic options the Heat could acquire if Mitchell resigns with the Cleveland Cavaliers or is traded elsewhere?

Because we’ve covered Mitchell so much here already, we’re going to explore some other names the Heat could pursue. Let’s look at one dream offseason target for the Heat, another target who may be out of their budget and a realistic acquisition to help fill a team need. 

MIAMI (WSVN) – Authorities are investigating a shooting that left residents in a downtown Miami apartment scared.

Miami Police responded to a call of shots fired into Vizcayne South Tower apartment located at NE 2 Street Sunday night around 7:15 p.m.

“I could hear the like — gunshots,” said Anthony Nalbone a resident.

Videos and photos from residents show the aftermath of the scary shooting; bullet holes in living room and kitchen windows.

“Five minutes ago — I hear repetitive gunshots,” said another resident.

“I’m pretty sure it’s [glass] is on the carpets, there is some pieces up here too,” said a resident. “It’s [glass] everywhere.”

Residents all said they have no idea where the bullets came from.

“Legitimately — this is scary as f***,” said a resident.

Vivian Olodun, a resident who lives on the 45th floor, arrived home to shattered windows with bullet holes directly next to her baby’s high chair. She posted a video on Instagram of the damage and said “Miami — what kind of city do we want to be?”

Nalbone also heard the gunshots and was concerned for all the resident’s safety.

“Concern level is pretty high, anytime you’re talking about someone’s safety, someone’s life,” he said.

The bullets landed in the south-facing windows near the 44th and 45th floors. Like Olodun, other residents posted videos of the police response.

“The street is crawling with cops,” said a resident.

As the investigation continues residents want to know who is behind the shooting and why.

“Anyone could have been out on their balcony. Wrong place wrong time kind of thing. The biggest thing for me is finding out who did it and why,” said Nalbone.

No injuries were reported.

Details remain limited as police continue to investigate the shooting.

If you have any information you’re encouraged to contact the Miami Police.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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