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Tim Hardaway Jr. says joining the Heat was an easy choice
Tim Hardaway Jr. has joined the Miami Heat on a one-year, $6.5 million contract.
The veteran wing said signing with Miami was an easy decision when the opportunity came this summer.
He spent much of his childhood in the city and said he is glad to return to a familiar place.
His father, Tim Hardaway Sr., played for the Heat from 1995 to 2000, and the team retired his jersey.
The younger Hardaway said being near familiar people and able to sleep in his own bed made the move especially appealing.
Separately, Miami has been linked loosely to Kyrie Irving, but the Heat are not considered a realistic trade destination for him at this point.
Dallas has turned away trade inquiries, and Miami may lack the contracts or draft assets that would appeal to the Mavericks.
Tim Hardaway Jr. says signing a one-year contract with the Miami Heat was an easy choice.
He signed for $6.5 million over the summer after hoping for a chance to play for the team.
Hardaway says he is happy to return to Miami, where he spent much of his childhood.
He cited familiarity and comfort as important reasons for joining the Heat.
His father, Tim Hardaway Sr., played six years for the franchise and had his jersey retired by the team.
- Who
- Tim Hardaway Jr., veteran wing.
- What
- He signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Miami Heat.
- When
- Over the summer; the source does not give a specific date.
- Where
- Miami, Florida.
- Why
- He had long hoped to play for the Heat and values familiarity and comfort in Miami.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It’s awesome
Familiarity and comfortability.
Tim Hardaway Sr. played for the Miami Heat for six years.
Tim Hardaway Jr. signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Heat.
- Contract
- One year, $6.5 million
- Childhood
- Tim Hardaway Jr. spent most of his childhood in Miami.
- Father's Heat career
- Tim Hardaway Sr. played for the franchise from 1995 to 2000.
- Article publication
- October 10, 2026
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