MIAMI — If actions speak louder than words, the Miami Heat are nearing the point of bellowing their belief in sophomore Tyler Johnson from atop a South Beach high-rise.
The undrafted guard out of Fresno State is weaving his way further into the fabric of the franchise.
Last season, he parlayed a training-camp invite into an NBA D-League roster spot, the D-League run into a pair of 10-day contracts and those 10-day tryouts into a two-year deal. This year, he's already gone from not playing because of a coach's decision on opening night to logging 20-plus minutes during each of Miami's last two games.
But the clearest sign of his soaring stock might be one that initially doesn't seem to involve him at all.
The Heat and Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly discussed a deal involving veteran point guard (and two-time champion) Mario Chalmers, league sources told ESPN.com's Marc Stein. Granted, there are millions of reasons for Miami to consider moving Chalmers—as in, the $4.3 million left on his contract and the luxury-tax hit attached to it.
However, the 29-year-old is more than a burdens ...
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