Oct

4

Livingston Signs Two Year Pact With Heat

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Free Agents, NBA Injuries 

Days after Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley said his team did not have the budget for a free agent, the franchise signed former L.A. Clippers point guard Shaun Livingston to a two year deal Friday. The “Associated Press” reported that Livingston was practicing with the team on Friday, and would join the team as it plays a series of preseason games in Europe. Livingston, had been the subject of speculation all Summer, as rumors aligned him with Miami, as well as Golden State and Portland.  Livingston has not played since February 26, 2007, when he blew out his knee while playing for the Clippers against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Miami head coach Erik Spolestra told reporters “He has great size and feel for the game at his position. I’ve followed him for a few years. It’s unfortunate, really, what happened, but we’d normally never be able to get a player of his talent at this time. He’s very committed to getting healthy and we have a great staff to help him get there.”

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Speculation has started that Miami may have a deal in the works to trade a player currently on their roster to stay under the NBA salary cap. Riley had stated that the Heat were just $415,000 from the cap which is why they could not bring in a free agent.

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