The Miami Heat's defensive depth continues to improve with their latest signing
The veteran guard is likely headed to the Skyforce, and Miami could earn a bonus if he spends 60 days in the G League.
- On Sunday, the Miami Heat signed veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract ahead of training camp, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reported the team monitored the former lottery pick throughout the summer.
- The Sioux Falls Skyforce traded Jahmir Young's G League returning-player rights to the Coachella Valley Lakers on Saturday, just before the Heat's agreement with Smith was announced.
- Smith, 28, carries career averages of 9.7 points and 4.2 assists across 326 games after being selected 9th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft out of NC State.
- Smith will not join the Heat for training camp, with a return to the Skyforce expected; the Exhibit 10 agreement makes him eligible for a $91,000 bonus if he spends at least 60 days with the affiliate.
- In exchange for Young's rights, the Skyforce acquired 7-foot center Kylor Kelley and a 2027 G League first-round pick, addressing roster depth for Miami's developmental affiliate.
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Dennis Smith Jr, Heat Agree To Camp Deal
The Miami Heat have agreed to a training camp deal with veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. The Heat will likely bring Smith in on an Exhibit 9 contract. Smith appeared in 32 G League games last season split between the Wisconsin Herd and Sioux Falls Skyforce. The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
BREAKING: Miami Heat Sign 7-Year NBA Player Before Start Of Season
On Sunday, news came out that the Miami Heat are signing a new player.Dennis Smith Jr. (who did not play in the NBA last year) is landing in Miami ahead of training camp.Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime wrote: “Free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. has reached a deal with the Miami Heat, his agent […]
Report: Miami Heat reach Dennis Smith Jr. deal, G League return likely
The Miami Heat have reached an agreement with Dennis Smith Jr., but the veteran guard’s path could lead back to the organization’s G League affiliate before it leads to an NBA roster spot. Chris Haynes reported Sunday that Smith had agreed to a deal with Miami, citing the guard’s agent, Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports. […]
Heat add veteran Dennis Smith Jr.
Dennis Smith Jr. is expected to sign with the Miami Heat, according to the Sun Sentinel. However, the veteran guard will not be part of Miami’s roster when training camp begins. Instead, Smith is expected to eventually return to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s G League affiliate, where he finished last season. Smith’s agreement […]
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