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| === Heat bring back F James Jones === Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat made it official on Monday by re- signing forward James Jones. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but The Miami Herald previously reported that Jones' deal was for the veteran minimum and that the forward spurned larger offers, including a reported $6 million deal with the Spurs, for a chance to return to the new-look Heat. "We are happy to bring back James Jones, whose abilities on and off the court epitomize what the Heat organization stands for, said Heat President Pat Riley. "He is a consummate professional and a proven three-point threat that will help stretch the floor. As our roster fills out, his ability to shoot the ball will be a valuable asset to our team." Miami requested waivers on the seven-year veteran in June, buying out the final three years of his previous contract to make him a free agent. Jones provides another outside shooting threat on a roster being stacked with veterans and rookies alongside LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade. Over his last two years in Miami, Jones appeared in 76 games, making seven starts and posted averages of 4.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 14.9 minutes of action. He shot 36.6 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from beyond the arc. Over 366 games, including 65 starts, Jones has averaged 6.4 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 39.5 percent from three-point range. He has also logged stints with Indiana, Phoenix and Portland. 07/19 17:11:12 ET |
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