Tim Hardaway Jr.: Prayers answered with deal to join Heat
Tim Hardaway Jr. joins the Miami Heat, securing his father's retired number 10 jersey as the team adjusts following a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
The brief
Tim Hardaway Jr. has officially signed with the Miami Heat. The move includes the acquisition of the number 10 jersey, previously worn by his father in Miami.
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and the Miami Herald highlights the athlete’s characterization of the decision as a "no-brainer." Reports from Hot Hot Hoops and All U Can Heat note that Pat Riley has set high expectations for the addition, while NBA.com and HoopsHype discuss the significance of the jersey number. Future reports will track the team's performance with Hardaway Jr. joining a roster that includes Bam Adebayo and the recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Coverage does not yet specify the tactical role Hardaway Jr. will play in the upcoming season.
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Sources (11)
- Pat Riley has lofty goal for Heat’s latest addition Hot Hot Hoops · 46d ago
- How Tim Hardaway Jr. Convinced Miami Heat Legend for Jersey Number Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Pat Riley already has lofty expectations for Tim Hardaway Jr. All U Can Heat · 46d ago
- Tim Hardaway Jr. on ‘no-brainer’ decision to sign with Heat after Giannis trade Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Tim Hardaway Jr. already envisions big things for Heat with Giannis, Bam Adebayo Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Tim Hardaway Jr. on wearing No. 10 and having that … HoopsHype · 46d ago
- Hall of Fame Basketball timesdaily.com · 46d ago
- Key Heat Signing Named One of Best Free Agent Acquisitions heavy.com · 46d ago
- Tim Hardaway Jr. comes home to Miami, with father’s No. 10 waiting Miami Herald · 46d ago
- The family number 10 now belongs to Tim Hardaway Jr. in Miami NBA.com · 46d ago
- Tim Hardaway Jr.: Prayers answered with deal to join Heat ESPN · 46d ago
Quick answers
Which team did Tim Hardaway Jr. join?
He has signed with the Miami Heat.
What number will Hardaway Jr. wear?
He will wear number 10, the same number worn by his father.
What are the expectations for the team?
Pat Riley has expressed lofty expectations for the addition of Hardaway Jr. to the roster.
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