Heat trade Dewayne Dedmon, 2nd-round pick to Spurs

MIAMI – The San Antonio Spurs have acquired Dewayne Dedmon and a second-round draft from the Miami Warmth, with the groups finalizing that deal Tuesday.

The Spurs will obtain Miami’s second-round choice in 2028. The Warmth obtained money issues, plus extra importantly, some newly opened monetary flexibility – since they don’t seem to be taking any wage again – in addition to a roster spot.

Dedmon is averaging 5.7 factors in 30 video games this season. He performed in just one recreation for Miami after an incident throughout a Jan. 10 recreation in opposition to Oklahoma Metropolis during which he was upset after getting subbed out within the second quarter, argued with Warmth gamers and coaches, then swatted at one of many therapeutic massage weapons behind the bench.

The system sailed onto the courtroom – coming to relaxation about 35 ft from the place Dedmon was standing – whereas play was occurring. Dedmon was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct and was later suspended for one recreation by the Warmth.

It is the primary commerce between the Warmth and Spurs. Miami had made at the very least one different commerce with each different NBA franchise.