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Report: Josh McRoberts verbally commits to join the Miami Heat

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The Heat got their first piece of the puzzle to fall in place as free agent F Josh McRoberts spurned the Hornets offer, and will come to South Florida.

By Matt Pineda
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Mike Ehrmann

Josh McRoberts may not be the prize of the free agency class, but he is the first commitment to join the Miami Heat in the 7 days of free agency since July 1.

ESPN first reported that McRoberts has agreed to a deal of 4 year and $23 million with the Heat, including an opt-out after the 3rd year. McRoberts will receive either the full Mid-Level Exception (MLE), or a deal close to it, depending on how the Heat choose to spend their money.

McRoberts is a 6'10, 240 lbs PF from the Charlotte Hornets, of whom he turned down an identical offer to join the Heat. Last year, he averaged 8.5 PPG and shot 36% from three.

There's more to come from Hot Hot Hoops about how McRoberts will help the Heat, and if this will help keep LeBron James in Miami.

Stay tuned.

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