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Kai Jones Works Out for Miami Heat as European Deal Remains Unsealed

The former Mavericks forward is visiting Miami on a standard-contract tryout to fill a frontcourt vacancy ahead of training camp

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Clippers forward Kai Jones (23) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena
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Overview

  • Jones worked out for the Heat on August 11 and will remain at team facilities through Thursday as Miami continues its evaluation.
  • Because he has exceeded two-way eligibility, Jones must earn one of the Heat’s standard 15-man roster spots to play in the NBA next season.
  • Miami holds a single open roster slot and sits about $2 million over the luxury-tax threshold, making a veteran-minimum or Exhibit 10 contract the most feasible option.
  • A torn meniscus suffered by forward Haywood Highsmith has intensified Miami’s need for frontcourt reinforcements before the season.
  • Jones averaged 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds in 12 late-season games with Dallas and had been linked to a verbal agreement with Virtus Bologna before pursuing this NBA opportunity.