Here is a roundup of NBA rumors and news this weekend and today.<\/p>\n
Miami Heat guard Alondes Williams,<\/strong><\/a> on a two-way contract, may see some time after the all-star break, according to Miami Sun-Sentinel’s<\/a> Ira Winderman.<\/p>\n Williams has only seen six minutes in one game for Miami this year as he has spent a lot of time with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.<\/p>\n Williams has played well for the Skyforce, averaging 20.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.2 steals while posting a shooting slash line of .503\/.378\/.737. He has two 40-point games and six double-doubles in 34 games.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old guard scored 11 points in his lone Rising Star game during All-Star weekend. It wasn’t just Williams scoring that caught the attention of the Heat’s brass during the Rising Star Challenge, but his overall game and motor, Winderman said.<\/p>\n Winderman also speculated that Williams could have his contract converted to a standard deal if they waived Dru Smith.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Smith is out for the remainder of the season after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery. The 26-year-old guard averaged 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting .455\/.412\/1.000. Smith’s, who has 24 games of NBA experience, $2.12 million salary for next season is non-guaranteed.<\/p>\n It really doesn’t make sense for the Heat to conver Williams’ contract, unless they are sold that Smith is not part of their future. The Heat have 15 players under contract with the signing of Delon Wright,<\/strong><\/a> and Wright fills the void for the Heat of a true backup point guard.<\/p>\n Wright had agreed to join the Heat after working out a buyout from the Washington Wizards on Friday, but the deal wasn’t finalized until last night. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the 31-year-old point guard will receive a prorated minimum salary from the Heat.<\/p>\n Heat announces signing of guard Delon Wright, using pro-rated minimum to add him https:\/\/t.co\/xIGzAczolw<\/a> Heat's roster is now full with 15 players on standard contracts and three players on two-way contracts<\/p>\n — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) February 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nDelon Wright Officially Joins Heat<\/h3>\n
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