The Miami Heat are exploring ways to support Tyler Herro more effectively, and the latest NBA Mock Draft from Kyle Boone has them taking a promising step.

According to the projections, French point guard Nolan Traore is slated to land with Miami at the No. 20 pick. The move suggests a strategic effort to bring more creativity and ball-handling to the backcourt.

Miami’s New Backcourt Fit?

Traore averaged 11.7 points and over five assists, offering a mix of playmaking and ball control. His ability to handle the offense could allow Herro more freedom to work off the ball, something the Heat have experimented with in recent seasons.

“Love the idea of Miami adding playmaking to its roster and love the idea, specifically, of Traore with the Heat,” Boone commented.

The Heat are known for developing young talent and fitting players into a strong team culture. Traore’s crafty game and unselfish style may fit well with the team’s identity.

Though his three-point shooting hovered around 31%, scouts believe the mechanics are solid and there’s room for growth. His size at 6-foot-4 also gives Miami more versatility in guard matchups on defense.

With the Heat seeking more offensive efficiency, especially in late-game sets, Traore’s arrival could mark a shift in how Miami structures its playmaking. Herro has shown he can be a dynamic scorer, but giving him a reliable facilitator could elevate his game.

This potential pairing reflects Miami’s continued investment in building a more balanced roster. Drafting a primary ball-handler like Traore, even with some growing pains, aligns with the Heat’s long-term vision of developing talent around their current core.

If things go as projected, Miami could be setting up Herro to thrive in a system that better suits his strengths, scoring with less pressure to initiate.