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Miami Heat Sign Intriguing 24-Year-Old Guard

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 25, 2025 1:56 PM ET

Myron Gardner spent the 2024-25 season playing for the G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic.

He had averages of 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range in 34 games (16 starts).

On Friday, he signed a deal with the Miami Heat.

Via Chris Haynes: "Free agent guard Myron Gardner has agreed to sign with the Miami Heat on a two-way contract, his agent Jake Cohen of Iconic Sports Management tells me."

Free agent guard Myron Gardner has agreed to sign with the Miami Heat on a two-way contract, his agent Jake Cohen of Iconic Sports Management tells me. pic.twitter.com/XFJVtPGzkZ
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 25, 2025

Gardner played his college basketball for Georgetown and Little Rock.

He had averages of 10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 41.8% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 54 college games.

More on Gardner and his time in HEAT Summer League ⬇️ https://t.co/v0BpP5QqHU
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 25, 2025

The Heat have a long history of being able to develop lesser known prospects.

Their success stories have included Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent and Haywood Highsmith.

Via Heat.com: "Gardner recently appeared in four Summer League games (two starts) with the HEAT, including two during the California Classic in San Francisco and two during the NBA2K26 in Las Vegas, and averaged 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.75 steals and 1.8 assists while shooting 50 percent from field, a team-high 61.5 percent from three-point range and a perfect 7-of-7 from the foul line. He totaled a team-best 11 steals and scored in double-figures in three of the four contests."

ICYMI: Some Myron stats for your feed

13.3 PPG
4.3 RPG
2.8 SPG
50% FG
61.5% 3PM
100% FT pic.twitter.com/mdOPXsVaPX
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 25, 2025

The Heat got swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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