Sources: Heat to add Tim Hardaway Jr. on 1-year, $6.5M deal
The Miami Heat have secured Tim Hardaway Jr. as a free agent on a one-year contract.
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Reports confirm the deal is valued at $6.5 million for a single season. Coverage from ESPN, the Miami Herald, NBC Sports, NBA.com, and Blazer’s Edge emphasizes the team's strategic move to bolster three-point shooting and bench scoring early in the free agency period.
Future developments remain dependent on official roster announcements and the impact of the acquisition on the team's rotation as the offseason continues.
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Quick answers
What is the value of the deal?
The contract is for one year at a value of $6.5 million.
What role is Tim Hardaway Jr. expected to fill?
Reports identify him as a sharpshooter and potent bench scorer intended to improve the team's three-point shooting.
When was the move reported?
The reports emerged late on June 30, 2026.
Coverage (5)
- NBA Free Agency Tracker: Hardaway Jr. Agrees to Join Miami Blazer's Edge · 3h ago
- Haynes: Heat add sharpshooting Tim Hardaway Jr. NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Heat continues to prioritize three-point shooting, adding Tim Hardaway Jr. early in free agency Miami Herald · 3h ago
- Reports: Heat add potent bench scorer in Tim Hardaway Jr. NBA.com · 3h ago
- Sources: Heat to add Tim Hardaway Jr. on 1-year, $6.5M deal ESPN · 3h ago
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