Gardner, who is from Detroit, has yet to play in an NBA game. In fact, this two-way contract with the Heat marks the closest that Gardener has been to playing in the NBA, as this is the first two-way or standard NBA deal that he has signed during his career.

The Heat gave him a two-year two-way contract, granting both parties security and flexibility. Now, the Heat have two of their two-way spots filled, as they have already signed Vladislav Goldin to one, with guard Dru Smith a potential candidate for the final spot.

MIAMI — The Miami Heat have signed forward Myron Gardner to a two-way contract, the team announced Friday. The exact terms of the contract were not disclosed. Gardner impressed during Summer League play, appearing in four games with two starts — two in the California Classic in San Francisco and two in the NBA2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.