{"id":956986,"date":"2026-11-03T17:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/956986\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:04:10","slug":"heat-predicted-to-draft-uconn-star-who-should-have-bigger-role-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/956986\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat predicted to draft UConn star who should have ‘bigger role’ in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether Giannis Antetokounmpo opts into his contract for next season or not, the Miami Heat<\/a> should target three-point shooters in the offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bobby Portis Jr., acquired in the trade with the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a>, is shooting a rock-solid 40% from beyond the arc. Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. are the next best options to let it fly from three.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Still, Miami should do its best to create a roster that will instill confidence in Giannis that the team can contend for multiple years. The Heat are 2-5 in the first seven games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking way too far ahead to the NBA Draft, the Heat are projected to select a guard from the University of Connecticut.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old hit one of the more memorable shots in NCAA tournament history during his freshman season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“A regular name in 2026 first-round conversations, Braylon Mullins should be right back in the mix with a bigger role and easier path toward the 2027 lottery,” Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman <\/a>wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The historic shot he hit to beat Duke in the NCAA tournament highlighted his signature shooting range and shotmaking confidence,” Wasserman added. “He was one of the most potent off-ball scoring freshmen, but he also possesses functional athletic ability for finishing and defending.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mullins averaged 12.0 points per game during the 2025-26 season and scored 20 points in 25 minutes on Monday against Gardner-Webb.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He shot 7-for-12 from the field and 4-for-7 from three.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mullins could be a suitable fit on the Heat, especially since Hardaway’s contract is expiring. Regardless, a player with his profile is someone they should consider.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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