How Tim Hardaway Jr. follows in his dad's footsteps by free agent signing with Miami Heat
The veteran guard is expected to add perimeter shooting after averaging 13.5 points and finishing third in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Miami Heat on Tuesday, joining the franchise where his father, Tim Hardaway Sr., became a legendary figure.
- After averaging 40.7% from three-point range with the Denver Nuggets last season, the 34-year-old guard joins Miami to provide floor spacing for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Denver struggled to retain Hardaway as the Nuggets lacked non-Bird rights to match Miami's offer under Collective Bargaining Agreement restrictions.
- Reuniting with the organization he left in 2014, Hardaway will mentor the team's rookie shooter while providing veteran leadership for Miami's championship contender.
- Operating near the $209 million luxury-tax apron, the Heat simultaneously explore potential interest from free agent forward LeBron James, navigating tight financial constraints.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. joining Heat on $6.5 million contract as team beefs up around Giannis
Just eight days after trading for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat are signing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year, $6.5 million deal, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday.
Heat sign Tim Hardaway Jr as Free Agency Begins
The Miami Heat have agreed to terms with veteran shooter Tim Hardaway Jr., who has spent the past few seasons with the Denver Nuggets. As he was able to do alongside Nikola Jokic, Hardaway will be asked to take advantage of open looks from 3-point range.
Denver Nuggets Get Final NBA Free Agency Decision From Tim Hardaway Jr.
Heading into NBA free agency, the Denver Nuggets prepared to lose one of their key veterans. Tim Hardaway Jr. joined the Nuggets just last summer, but it appears heâs going to switch teams for the third offseason in a row. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Hardaway is going to join the Miami Heat for the 2026-2027 NBA season. Denver Nuggets Get Final NBA Free Agency Decision From Tim Hardaway Jr. GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 24: Tim Hard…
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