MIAMI — One of the most sought-after prospects in the NBA Draft just might have become a bit more elusive for the Miami Heat.

Former University of Memphis point guard Derrick Rose concluded his predraft workout with the Chicago Bulls today, and his representatives indicated that there are no plans for Rose to visit Miami before the draft.

The Bulls own the first pick in next Thursday's draft, with the Heat holding the second overall pick. Rose and former Kansas State forward Michael Beasley are considered the top two prospects in the draft field.

The Heat favors Rose, a Chicago native who led Memphis to the NCAA championship game. But Rose told reporters in Chicago today that he wants to play for his hometown team.

"I hope the Bulls pick me," said Rose, who then referenced the 2003 draft, when Ohio native LeBron James was picked first by the Cleveland Cavaliers. "I thought LeBron James was the luckiest guy in the world playing for his home state. Now I get that chance."

Rose's older brother and guardian, Reggie, told The Chicago Tribune that there was no need for Rose to visit any other teams because "Chicago is our last stop."

Informed of the comments from Rose's camp Thursday, Heat general manager Randy Pfund initially declined to comment, but moments later said: "That situation is fluid. We'll see what happens."

Rose's connections to Chicago run deeper than his hometown roots. Rose has signed with Arn Tellem's agency and is being represented within the firm by B.J. Armstrong, a former Bulls point guard. Bulls general manager John Paxson and Armstrong played on the Bulls' early-1990s title teams.

The comments from Rose and his brother were the strongest they have made regarding their preference of teams entering the draft. The Heat's staff got two opportunities to scout Rose extensively in recent weeks — once during the predraft camp in Orlando and again during a private session in Los Angeles.

Rose's workout with the Bulls came two days after Beasley visited Chicago.

Beasley wrapped up his two-day workout for the Heat on Thursday but was not made available to the media. The Heat is expected to select Beasley with the second pick, but team president Pat Riley has said he would consider a trade.

Joel Bell, Beasley's agent, did not immediately return a message left on his cellphone this afternoon.

The Heat's most pressing need is at point guard, where only backup Marcus Banks is under contract. Beasley would play either small forward or power forward, positions where Udonis Haslem, Shawn Marion and Dorell Wright saw extended playing time last season.

Beasley acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his potential role with the Heat during the predraft camp late last month.

"It's all up in the air right now," Beasley said. "Chicago is a nice fit, great team. Miami is, too. I can play any position you want me to. I'm just anxious to see how this thing plays out. I can play anywhere."