Heat sign Juwan Howard to 10 day contract

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The Miami Heat have signed Juwan Howard to a 10-day contract.

“Juwan is a key part of the championship culture here in Miami,” Heat president Pat Riley said in a statement. "He is essential to this team and can still play this game at a high level in some of our biggest games yet to come. He has a unique veteran savvy and will provide leadership and experience to our team.”

Howard appeared in 28 games for the Heat last season, averaging 1.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.8 minutes.

The Heat currently have the maximum 15 players under contract.

Via Chris Tomasson/FOXSportsFlorida

 

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Update:

The Miami Heat will likely keep Juwan Howard on their roster for the remainder of the season. Howard signed a 10-day contract on Saturday.

“He brings a championship pedigree,” Erik Spoelstra said. “He fits into the fabric of our culture. To be honest, it felt a little strange not having him with us.”

Howard hasn't played this season and was only used sparingly last season.

“It makes sense, it feels right and we were able to do our due diligence in the first half of the season and keep our flexibility,” Spoelstra said.

“We feel we have the pieces that we need with Chris Andersen and also adding [ Jarvis] Varnado as a young player for the future. We had an open spot and it just makes a lot of sense for us.”

Via Joseph Goodman/Miami Herald