Miami Heat to host draft party on June 23

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As the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes begin to HEAT up (pun intended), the 2026 NBA Draft, which is now four days away, has rightfully taken a backseat.

In fairness, that’s when Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam set a deadline for a deal to be materialized. And the Miami Heat are eminently in the race for the two-time MVP.

However, while they are widely expected to deal their No. 13 overall selection in next Tuesday’s draft, should a trade occur this weekend, their annual draft party is still on. The party is expected to be on Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. EST.

“The Miami HEAT will host a free 2026 NBA Draft Party at Kaseya Center,” the Heat said in a release. “Fans can enjoy an exciting Draft Night experience with immersive activities across the arena bowl. The first 1,000 fans to enter will receive a commemorative HEAT scarf courtesy of Ticketmaster.

“The event also features a pop-up HEAT Store, special giveaways, photo opportunities, and more. The evening will also give fans the chance to watch as the HEAT makes its selection with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.”

The Miami Heat also own the No. 41 pick in next week’s draft.

Now, while we know the top-25 of this class is rich with talent, we know nobody wants to see the Heat picking for themselves in next week’s draft. If they do, we know the likely implications as it pertains to Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Either way, because of the league’s silly moratorium, they will be drafting — for either them or Milwaukee. And they will have their annual party for fans to indulge … though if Antetokounmpo is anything but a member of the Heat, there will be pandemonium.