Pacers, Heat Confirm 2025 NBA Draft Picks Following Random Drawings

The Miami Heat will have the 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, as determined by a random drawing to break a three-way tie between the Warriors, Grizzlies, and Bucks, with the Heat acquiring the pick from Golden State in the Jimmy Butler trade. The drawing, conducted by the NBA on Monday, placed Memphis at No. 18, Milwaukee at No. 19, and Golden State at No. 20, which goes to Miami. This selection is the Heat’s only pick in the 2025 draft, as their own lottery-protected first-round pick goes to the Oklahoma City Thunder after Miami made the playoffs. The Warriors’ pick was eligible for Miami because it fell between picks No. 11 and 30, per the terms of the trade. The Heat also received Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson from Golden State, and used additional assets to acquire Davion Mitchell, all of whom have contributed to their playoff run. Recent No. 20 picks in the NBA Draft have had mixed results, making this selection an opportunity for Miami to continue building its roster.