Dennis Smith Jr. returns to the NBA by signing with the Miami Heat, according to reports. The move comes after two seasons away from the league. Miami is signing him on an Exhibit 10 contract, a type of NBA deal used to facilitate future roster decisions.
The reporting also emphasizes the personal connection between the two players involved. Smith Jr. is described as reuniting with Bam Adebayo, a childhood friend. While outlets agree on the core details—Smith Jr.’s return, the Heat as his new team, the Exhibit 10 terms, and the Adebayo reunion—the phrasing differs slightly across coverage, with one focus on the “reunion” angle and the other simply on his return to the league.
