He Miami Heat enlisted a new player into its ranks for the next season of the NBAafter the organization announced the hiring of the guard Gabe Madsen. Likewise, the South Florida team also announced that they released Trevor Keels.
Due to institution policies, the terms of the agreement were not revealed.
Madsen was originally signed by the Heat on September 11, but was released on September 25. He played four seasons at the University of Utah and finished his college career as the school’s leader in points scored on three-pointers.
On the other hand, he also became the first player in the history of said educational program to score at least 100 touchdowns from the three-point line in consecutive seasons.
In the previous contest, he lined up from the start in all 33 games he played with the Utes and averaged tops for the team in points (15.2), rebounds (2.6), assists (2.5), steals (1.00) and minutes (29.6).
Madsen also recorded 10 20-point games, including a season-high 28 points twice, and had nine games with multiple steals.
Meanwhile, Keels, who was also originally signed by Miami on September 11, appeared in two preseason games with the Heat and averaged 6.0 points, 2.0 assists, 1.5 rebounds, 1.00 steals and 22.6 minutes of action.
Mitchell is ready to return
After missing the Heat’s first three preseason games with a calf injury, Davion Mitchell He is scheduled to return to action Sunday in Orlando against the Magic.
This will be Mitchell’s first appearance since signing a two-year, $24 million deal this offseason to remain with Miami.
His recovery is more than welcome for a team that still does not have Tyler Herro (ankle surgery), so Mitchel has a great opportunity to accumulate a good amount of minutes on the court or even claim a spot on the starting team until the star returns.
