Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. rejoins team in Los Angeles after personal absence
The gist
Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. rejoined the team in Los Angeles and was active off the bench against the Lakers after a personal absence.
His slow shooting start has made the $6.5 million signing a focus early in Miami's season.
How it unfolded
- Jun 30, 2026Tim Hardaway Jr. agrees to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Miami Heat.
- Jul 6, 2026The NBA moratorium ends and Hardaway Jr., Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis officially become Heat players.
- Jul 7, 2026NBA.com reports the Heat are adding Hardaway Jr., a 34-year-old swingman who averaged 13.5 points and shot 40.7% on 3-pointers the previous season with the Denver Nuggets.