Miami Heat Sign Myron Gardner To A Standard Contract

The NBA G League player has impressed in his two-way contract with the team.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Miami Heat have signed two-way player Myron Gardner to a Standard NBA Contract. Gardner, who was previously on a two-way deal, has appeared in 26 games (four starts) with Miami this season, averaging 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.75 steals while shooting 55.2% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range. He has also played 10 games with the Heat's G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 15.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals.

Why it matters

The Heat are rewarding Gardner's strong play on a two-way contract by converting him to a standard NBA deal, signaling their belief in his potential to contribute at the NBA level. Two-way contracts allow teams to develop talent and evaluate players before committing to a full NBA contract.

The details

Gardner was originally signed to a two-way contract by the Heat on July 25. In his four starts this season, he has posted impressive stats, including a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double and a career-high 14 points. His production with both the Heat and their G League affiliate Skyforce has earned him a promotion to a standard NBA contract.

  • Gardner was signed to a two-way contract by the Heat on July 25.
  • He has appeared in 26 games (four starts) with Miami this season.

The players

Myron Gardner

A two-way player who has impressed the Miami Heat with his play this season, earning a promotion to a standard NBA contract.

Miami Heat

An NBA team based in Miami, Florida that has signed Myron Gardner to a standard contract after he played well on a two-way deal.

Sioux Falls Skyforce

The G League affiliate of the Miami Heat, where Myron Gardner has also played 10 games this season.

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The takeaway

The Heat's decision to convert Myron Gardner's contract to a standard NBA deal shows their belief in his potential and ability to contribute at the NBA level. Two-way contracts allow teams to develop talent and evaluate players before committing to a full NBA contract, and Gardner has clearly earned this promotion through his strong play this season.