Nick Richards Joins Miami Heat | College Basketball News

Nick Richards, the Jamaican-born Kentucky Wildcat and McDonald’s All-American, is officially headed to Miami after signing a one-year deal with the Heat. A journeyman forward who bounced between Pelicans, Hornets, Bulls, and Suns, Richards brings much-needed size off the bench — and a familiar college connection — as he reunites with Bam Adebayo and even shares the court with Giannis Antetokounmpo, both products of the Kentucky pipeline. After a breakout senior season that earned him First Team All-SEC honors and a second-round draft pick in 2020, Richards is now poised to make his mark on a Heat squad hungry for Eastern Conference contention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f34a45fd736370a