Tim Hardaway Jr. Signs with Miami Heat: Boosting the Team's 3-Point Shooting
Free agent sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. has signed a one-year contract worth $6.5 million with the Miami Heat, according to sources. The Heat have added Hardaway to their roster, which already includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, creating a strong team with one of the top 3-point shooters in the league.
Having started 77 games for the Pistons, Hardaway transitioned into a key bench player for the Nuggets last season. Despite playing fewer minutes, he ranked among the top 10 in 3-point makes and led the NBA in bench 3-pointers with 205. Hardaway had his best shooting season, making over 40% of his 3-point attempts for the first time in his career. His impressive performance earned him third place in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.
The addition of Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Miami Heat brings a valuable scoring threat and shooting prowess to the team. With his ability to knock down 3-pointers at a high rate, Hardaway will be a key asset for the Heat as they aim to compete at a high level in the upcoming season.