The Miami Heat are all but done finishing their roster for the upcoming season. This year there is only going to be one rookie on their team: Ryan Conwell. With training camp just a few days away, Conwell needs to…
Ryan Conwell enters the 2026-27 NBA season as the sole rookie on the Miami Heat roster ahead of training camp. The 22-year-old guard was originally selected 37th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder before being traded to Miami for the draft rights to Otega Oweh, the 41st pick, and cash considerations. Conwell faces high expectations to adapt quickly to head coach Erik Spoelstra's demanding system.
During his collegiate career across four programs, Conwell built a reputation as a high-volume perimeter shooter, concluding his senior year at Louisville averaging 18.8 points and shooting 34.5% from deep. He also showed strong form during the California Classic Summer League, shooting 40.9% from the field. Miami traded its other draft selections, leaving Conwell in a unique position to carve out a role among veteran teammates.
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