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Miami Heat · 7 years agoReport: James Johnson agrees to 4-year, $60 million deal with Heat

Free agent forward James Johnson has agreed to the framework of a four-year, $60 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, terms updated by Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. The deal will include a player-option in the final year. Johnson had his best year as a pro as a member […]

Miami Heat · 7 years agoHeat are 'expected' to re-sign James Johnson to new deal

Despite rumors that came out about the Utah Jazz and James Johnson having mutual interest in a possible deal, the Miami Heat remain as the favorites to re-sign him this summer. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, the 30-year-old Wake Forest product is inching closer to striking a deal with the Heat which will make […]

Utah Jazz · 7 years agoReport: Utah Jazz, James Johnson have mutual interest

The Utah Jazz have immediately shifted their attention toward regrouping after All-Star forward Gordon Hayward on Tuesday agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics in free agency. One of their first targets that has quickly emerged is former Miami Heat forward James Johnson, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. The Jazz and free […]

Miami Heat · 8 years agoHandful of NBA veterans won't consider Heat in free agency because team practices too much

The Miami Heat had one of the most impressive comeback stories in NBA history this season, going from a decadent 11-30 start to an eye-popping 30-11 in the second half, missing the playoffs only by a tiebreaker rule to the Chicago Bulls. A team that was believed to be destined to tank after the departures […]

Miami Heat · 8 years agoGoran Dragic will definitely convince James Johnson, Dion Waiters to return to Heat

The sudden connection between Goran Dragic, Dion Waiters and James Johnson was one of the main reasons the Miami Heat came back from the dead mid-season, after being buried as the second-worst team in the East upon an 11-30 start to the season. Once the trio started clicking, Miami went on a furious 30-11 run […]

Miami Heat · 8 years agoHeat owner Micky Arison posts Easter-themed photo foreshadowing future plans with Dion Waiters, James Johnson

The Miami Heat were eliminated from this year’s postseason despite a rampaging 30-11 turn-of-the-page 2017 calendar year, falling just short of an eighth seed due to a tiebreaker with the Chicago Bulls. But the team’s shortcomings haven’t been seen as a failure by the organization or the fans, but rather an admirable display of will and togetherness […]

Miami Heat · 8 years agoVideo: James Johnson has Dunk of the Year candidate with slam over Marcus Morris

Miami Heat forward James Johnson had no mercy during a crucial game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, taking an iso drive straight down the pipe and throwing it down over an unsuspecting Marcus Morris. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/846899627878076416 Johnson was flat out ruthless and took off with no regard for human life, putting the Pistons forward in […]

Miami Heat · 8 years agoJames Johnson's tactic when a ball is stuck between the backboard and the rim

A journeyman player throughout his career, James Johnson has seemed to found a home with the Miami Heat this season. Johnson is averaging career-highs in points (12.3), rebounds (4.8), assists (3.5), which all could be attributed to his increase in playing time (a career-high 26.6 minutes per game). But Johnson’s stellar play is probably also a […]

Toronto Raptors · 8 years agoTerrence Ross on DeMar DeRozan: 'I feel like he's going to average 39 the whole season'

Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan has been on a tear to start the season. The seven-year pro out of USC has scored 32 or more points during all four starts in the young season, including a couple of 40-point gems against the Detroit Pistons and most recently the Washington Wizards. DeRozan is currently the NBA’s […]

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