Heat To Sign Josh Richardson On Three-Year Rookie Deal

Former Tennessee guard Josh Richardson and the Miami Heat agreed to a three-year contract worth $2.5 million, the Miami Herald reported Tuesday.

According to ESPN, Heat announced earlier this week that guard Zoran Dragic has been acquired by Boston Celtics and Shabazz Napier will move to Orlando Magic.

According to reports, the deal is guaranteed for the first year and the second is partially guaranteed with the third year as a team option.

Richardson rose on draft boards of the National Basketball Association organizations after his workout session in home town Oklahoma City during the pre-draft processes.

Richardson averaged 11.eight elements, 2.eight rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.6 assists in 10 summer season league video video games in Las Vegas and…

The Heat expect Richardson to make an immediate impact on the defensive end and transition into a solid backcourt role.

He was second round pick in the National Basketball Association draft.

Richardson had averages of 16 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game as a senior at Tennessee University.