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Miami Heat adds Norris Cole as assistant coach for Sioux Falls Skyforce

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:21 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Miami Heat adds Norris Cole as assistant coach for Sioux Falls Skyforce

Summary

The Miami Heat has hired former NBA player Norris Cole as an assistant coach for their G League affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce. This move comes ahead of the 2026-27 season, reuniting Cole with the franchise where he began his career in 2011. During his time in Miami, Cole was part of two championship teams, playing alongside stars like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. In other developments, the Heat signed guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal as they finalize their roster before Media Day.

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•Norris Cole returns to Miami Heat as an assistant coach.
•Cole played for the Heat from 2011 to 2015, winning two titles.
•Dennis Smith Jr. signed to fill the Heat's 15th roster spot.
•Both moves are ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat Bring Back 2x NBA Champion Norris Cole in Major Coaching Move

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The Miami Heat is reunited with former NBA player Norris Cole ahead of the 2026-27 season. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Cole returns to the Heat franchise as part of the coaching staff of the team’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Chiang reported that the former professional basketball player will [...]
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