Heat claim F Jones off waivers Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat announced on Tuesday that the
club claimed forward Bobby Jones off waivers.
The oft-traveled Jones was waived by the New York Knicks less than 24 hours
after they acquired the forward's services on July 28. The Knicks sent forward
Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations to the Denver Nuggets for Jones,
guard Taurean Green, and a second-round draft choice in 2010, but the Knicks
cut both players while trying to revamp their roster.
Jones recently completed just his second season after Minnesota selected him
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The Miami Heat will welcome back guard Bobby Jones , according to the Miami Sun Sentinel. Released by the Heat in late March after playing with the team on a 10-day contract, Jones was claimed off waivers Tuesday from the New York Knicks. The move completes a whirlwind for Jones, who was traded along with former University of Florida point guard Taurean Green from Denver to New York on July 28 in exchange for Knicks swingman Renaldo Balkman. The Knicks then waived Jones and Green the following day, on July 29th, before their 2008-09 salaries became guaranteed.
Our View:Jones originally signed with the Heat as a free agent on March 12, appearing in six games. He averaged eight points and four rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game for Pat Riley's injury-depleted roster, but then was released after leading the Heat with 15 points in a March 21 game against Washington. Jones, 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds, played with five NBA teams last season, appearing in 47 games overall, averaging 3.8 points and two rebounds. He played in 25 games for the Denver Nuggets, nine for the Memphis Grizzlies, the six for the Heat, four for the Houston Rockets and three for the San Antonio Spurs.
Dwyane Wade led Team USA with 22 points in their 87-76 win over Australia on Tuesday, the AP reports. It was the final exhibition tilt before the Olympics. They will open against China on August 10.
Our View:It wasn't a sharp effort by U.S. squad, but they still pulled off a win. Wade has looked good in these tune-up efforts, which bodes well for his fantasy stock.
