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Miami Heat sign Tim Hardaway Jr. to bolster roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Miami Heat sign Tim Hardaway Jr. to bolster roster

Summary

The Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract with sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. The move comes following the team's significant trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, addressing a pressing need for shooting and depth after losing Norman Powell in free agency. Hardaway, who averaged 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists for the Denver Nuggets last season, boasts a career three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%. His addition may enhance the Heat's competitiveness in the upcoming season as they build around a revamped core including Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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By the Numbers

•Miami Heat agree to terms with Tim Hardaway Jr.
•Contract worth one year and $6.5 million.
•Hardaway averaged 13.5 points last season with the Nuggets.
•Heat recently traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
•Loss of Norman Powell increases need for shooting.

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11:24 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Miami Heat Agree to Sign 13.5-PPG Sharpshooter to Address Major Need

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The Miami Heat made the first and perhaps whatwill wind up being the biggest move of the offseason when they sent Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. , Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis, the No.
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