Hardaway Returns to Heat on One-Year Deal
The veteran guard adds instant offense and playoff experience to Miami's backcourt rotation.
Tim Hardaway is returning to Miami. The 36-year-old veteran guard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Heat, reuniting him with the franchise where he spent the first six seasons of his NBA career. The move shores up Miami’s perimeter depth after a season where their backcourt rotation lacked consistent shooting.
3% from three, providing a floor-spacing punch that the Heat targeted. His playoff experience—10 postseason appearances, including runs to the 2020 NBA Finals and 2023 Conference Finals—adds veteran savvy to a roster transitioning toward younger core pieces. The Heat’s backcourt depth chart now includes Hardaway alongside Tyler Herro, Gabe Vincent, and Josh Richardson.
