Miami Heat Sign Former Tiger Javonte Smart To A Two-Way Contract

Former LSU guard Javonte Smart has signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat, the team announced Tuesday. Per NBA.com:

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Smart, who was originally signed by Miami on September 10 and waived on October 15, has appeared in 11 games (all starts) this season with the HEAT’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging a team-leading 21.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.73 steals and 37.1 minutes while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 78.1 percent from the foul line. Earlier this season, Smart signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, appearing in 13 games (one start) averaging 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 12.3 minutes of action. Read more.

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Two-way contracts explained:

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"Players on two-way contracts are paid a flat rate that is equal to half of the league's minimum salary. However, these contracts are not guaranteed, so the players can be cut at any point, and will only receive their salary up to that point.

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