Josh Christopher awaits decision from Heat on a two-way deal
Barry Jackson: Josh Christopher, a former 24th overall draft pick, wins Las Vegas Summer League championship MVP. Now awaits decision from Heat on a 2-way deal. Heat has Keshad Johnson (who’s safe), Zyon Pullin and Dru Smith on 2-way deals. Players on 2-way deals can be replaced at any time.
Source: Twitter @flasportsbuzz
Source: Twitter @flasportsbuzz
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tari Eason @TAR13ASON
Josh Christopher belongs on an NBA roster💯 and has always belonged in the NBA – 10:39 PM
Josh Christopher belongs on an NBA roster💯 and has always belonged in the NBA – 10:39 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Josh Christopher gets the Summer League championship MVP
Dude has been showing out in Vegas with his on-ball scoring and all around game
Talent is showing
Two-way time – 10:26 PM
Josh Christopher gets the Summer League championship MVP
Dude has been showing out in Vegas with his on-ball scoring and all around game
Talent is showing
Two-way time – 10:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Heat top Grizzlies in a terrific summer league championship game decided in an Elam ending OT. Former Rockets first-round pick Josh Christopher could be the title game MVP. – 10:19 PM
Heat top Grizzlies in a terrific summer league championship game decided in an Elam ending OT. Former Rockets first-round pick Josh Christopher could be the title game MVP. – 10:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Grizzlies 94, Heat 87 after three. Alondes Williams 18, Kel’el Ware 16, Josh Christopher 15, Swider 14. – 9:28 PM
Grizzlies 94, Heat 87 after three. Alondes Williams 18, Kel’el Ware 16, Josh Christopher 15, Swider 14. – 9:28 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime in Las Vegas Summer League championship: Grizzlies 57, Heat 54.
Grizzlies have led by as many as nine points, but Josh Christopher scored 10 points in the final 2:54 of the first half to help bring the Heat back. – 8:52 PM
Halftime in Las Vegas Summer League championship: Grizzlies 57, Heat 54.
Grizzlies have led by as many as nine points, but Josh Christopher scored 10 points in the final 2:54 of the first half to help bring the Heat back. – 8:52 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Josh Christopher getting going late in first half
13 point at halftime on 5 of 9 shooting, 3 of 5 from three – 8:52 PM
Josh Christopher getting going late in first half
13 point at halftime on 5 of 9 shooting, 3 of 5 from three – 8:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Alondes Williams into Heat starting lineup for tonight’s Summer League championship game vs. Grizzlies, also starting for Heat: Kel’el Ware, Isaiah Stevens, Pelle Larsson and Josh Christopher. – 7:36 PM
Alondes Williams into Heat starting lineup for tonight’s Summer League championship game vs. Grizzlies, also starting for Heat: Kel’el Ware, Isaiah Stevens, Pelle Larsson and Josh Christopher. – 7:36 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat going with a starting lineup of Isaiah Stevens, Pelle Larsson, Alondes Williams, Josh Christopher and Kel’el Ware in tonight’s Las Vegas Summer League championship game vs. Grizzlies.
Keshad Johnson will miss his third straight game for the Heat with a sprained ankle. – 7:35 PM
Heat going with a starting lineup of Isaiah Stevens, Pelle Larsson, Alondes Williams, Josh Christopher and Kel’el Ware in tonight’s Las Vegas Summer League championship game vs. Grizzlies.
Keshad Johnson will miss his third straight game for the Heat with a sprained ankle. – 7:35 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
New Heat starters:
Isaiah Stevens
Alondes Williams
Josh Christopher
Pelle Larsson
Kel’el Ware
Much like the real squad, time to size down in the playoffs lol – 7:35 PM
New Heat starters:
Isaiah Stevens
Alondes Williams
Josh Christopher
Pelle Larsson
Kel’el Ware
Much like the real squad, time to size down in the playoffs lol – 7:35 PM
More on this storyline
Anthony Chiang: Josh Christopher, who remains unsigned, after being named the Las Vegas Summer League championship game MVP: “I think this Heat culture thing just brought the best out of me. I don’t think I’ve had a series of games better than this in my life, honestly.” -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / July 23, 2024
Game MVP Josh Christopher led the Heat (6-0) with 24 points, Kel’el Ware had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Alondes Williams scored 21 points, Cole Swider had 19 points and Larsson finished with 16 points. Jake LaRavia led the Grizzlies (5-1) with 32 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 29 points and 11 assists and GG Jackson scored 28 points. Each team traded 3-pointers to force the extra session. Swider put the Heat up 113-110 with 19.6 seconds left and Jackson matched him with 10.5 seconds remaining. Miami had a chance to win in regulation, but Williams was called for a charge with 4.2 seconds left. Then Pippen missed a 3-pointer with a second to go. “[The Grizzlies] made it tough for us,” Bisaccio said. “That just speaks volumes to this team. Their willingness to fight through the adversity showed real grit, toughness and of course that competitive will.” -via ESPN / July 23, 2024
This year, another No. 24 pick, this one from the 2021 first round, set up camp at Kaseya Center in May and said he wanted to be in it for the long run, no matter the ask. Now Josh Christopher has made enough noise during summer league that he, too, could find himself on an extended Heat track. The plan, Christopher said, was basic. “Just to do what I’m asked and just show that I trust them and just apply the things they’ve been teaching me since May,” he said. “That’s the big goal, just keep getting better and do the things I’m asked.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / July 16, 2024