"According to the team's press release, Christopher will make his debut Saturday against the Grand Rapids Gold (Denver Nuggets affiliate). Christopher, 23, spent last year in the Heat organization, signing a two-way contract in July of 2024. He spent most of his season in Sioux Falls, averaging 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game. He shot 44.4 percent, including 31.5 percent from 3-point range and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line."
"The Houston Rockets drafted Christopher No. 24 overall in 2021. Additionally, he has 152 games of NBA experience under his belt, averaging 6.5 points in 14.4 minutes per game. Christopher's most recent game was in the Heat's 2024-25 regular season-finale against the Washington Wizards. He scored 17 points with four steals and two blocks on 7-of-16 shooting in 28 minutes. He will look to fit alongside Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis and guard Ethan Thompson, who has been their best player this season."
Josh Christopher rejoined the Miami Heat organization by signing with the Sioux Falls Skyforce and is scheduled to debut Saturday against the Grand Rapids Gold. Christopher averaged 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game in Sioux Falls while shooting 44.4 percent overall, 31.5 percent from three and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. He was originally acquired by the Skyforce in 2023-24 and was the No. 24 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, with 152 NBA games and 6.5 points per game career averages. He recently scored 17 points with four steals and two blocks in the Heat's season finale and will look to fit alongside Kasparas Jakucionis and Ethan Thompson. The Skyforce enter the Showcase Cup 6-3 with seven games remaining; the game will be broadcast on NBAGLeague.com.
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