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Miami Heat pursue Tim Hardaway Jr. ahead of free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Miami Heat pursue Tim Hardaway Jr. ahead of free agency

Summary

As NBA free agency approaches, the Miami Heat are targeting Tim Hardaway Jr., a key player for the Denver Nuggets last season. Sources indicate that Hardaway could be a valuable addition for the Heat, especially following their acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Hardaway had a strong year with Denver, shooting 40.7% from three and averaging 13.5 points per game, making him a notable candidate for the Heat. Meanwhile, the Nuggets face challenges in retaining their roster due to financial constraints.

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By the Numbers

•Tim Hardaway Jr. is a sought-after free agent this summer.
•The Miami Heat have expressed interest in signing Hardaway.
•Hardaway averaged 13.5 points and shot 40.7% from three last season.
•His signing could help the Heat strengthen their roster.
•The Nuggets may struggle to maintain their current roster due to financial issues.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Get NBA Free Agency Threat From Miami Heat

What they're saying

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The Denver Nuggets’ roster could look a lot different around Nikola Jokic in 2026-2027. Tim Hardaway Jr. is one of the key role players from this past season, who is garnering attention from other NBA teams as free agency quickly approaches. Before June 28, it was becoming clear that Hardaway had a good shot at […] The post Denver Nuggets Get NBA Free Agency Threat From Miami Heat appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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