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Miami Heat Signing Free Agent Wing To One-Year Deal

Anthony Pasciolla

Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (25) against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (25) against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images / Erik Williams-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat are making another addition to their roster less than two weeks from training camp in the Bahamas.

The Heat are signing free agent wing Nassir Little to a one-year contract, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Little most recently played with the Phoenix Suns in 2024, where he averaged 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds on 46 percent shooting in 45 appearances. The Heat were among numerous championship contenders to workout the 24-year-old earlier this month.

Many fans are convinced Little still has talent to offer on a championship contender. The two-way upside is undoubtedly the top quality of his skillset, as defense is how the nickname 'Zion Stopper' came about.

Little and Williamson matched up in the 2018 McDonald's All American Game, where the former Suns forward put on a masterclass against the New Orleans Pelicans star. He scored a stepback mid-range shot on him, followed by multiple steals on the other end.

The Heat already had one lockdown forward, Haywood Highsmith, but adding another comes with benefits. Miami's front office was unable to retain playoff riser Caleb Martin, which created a gap in the room. While sophomore Jaime Jaquez Jr. is eager to take a leap in an increased role, the 6-foot-5, wings offers established two-way ability.

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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.

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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com