Heat secures Ryan Conwell after blocking Celtics' draft strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Miami Heat paid $1.5 million to move up in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting guard Ryan Conwell at No. 37, thwarting the Boston Celtics' plans. Boston intended to draft Conwell with the 40th pick but needed to pivot to another player after Miami’s move. Conwell is an experienced scorer from Louisville, averaging 18.8 points per game in his senior season. This acquisition comes on the heels of Miami successfully securing Giannis Antetokounmpo, adding to the competitive tension between both teams this offseason. The Celtics opted for forward Dillon Mitchell instead, a shift that contrasts with their earlier interest in Conwell.
- •Miami drafts Ryan Conwell at No. 37, moving up from No. 41.
- •Celtics were interested in Conwell but selected Dillon Mitchell instead.
- •Conwell averaged 18.8 points during his senior season at Louisville.
- •Miami's $1.5 million transaction was intended to preclude Boston's pick.
- •The Heat previously acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.
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