Johnson signed by Heat, who still await Wade's return
MIAMI (AP) - The Miami Heat have signed guard Tyler Johnson for the rest of the season.
Johnson has appeared in six games for the Heat on a pair of 10-day contracts. He averaged 7.5 points, including an 18-point effort in Friday's loss to San Antonio.
Johnson has logged 111 minutes in Miami's last five games, a stretch that coincides with Dwyane Wade's latest absence with a hamstring strain. Wade was able to participate in some of Miami's practice Sunday, though his status for Monday's home game against the New York Knicks remains listed as questionable.
Also questionable for Monday is center Hassan Whiteside, who is dealing with a sprained right ankle. Forward Udonis Haslem plans to play, one game after spraining his left wrist.
San Antonio Spursâ Marco Belinelli (3) looks to pass as Miami Heatâs Tyler Johnson (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Associated Press
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