Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Wed 8/21/13 12:37 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Pistons sign free agent PF Josh Harrellson to a two-year deal.
The man known as 'Jorts' now occupies the 15th roster spot for the Pistons, meaning they're offseason moves have likely come to an end. Harrellson was the MVP of the Chinese Basketball Association with 22 points and 18 rebounds per game last season, and previously played for the Heat in 2012, and the Knicks in 2011. He's never made much of a dent in the NBA, and with Andre Drummond, Greg Monroe and Josh Smith around, that shouldn't change this year. Ignore him, but beware that he could become a factor if Drummond has more back issues this season.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Sun 1/20/13 11:55 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
The Heat will not sign Josh Harrellson to a second 10-day contract.
Miami chose instead to re-sign Jarvis Varnado while bringing Chris Andersen aboard. Jorts may latch on with another team but he's not a fantasy asset.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Thu 1/10/13 9:44 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Heat sign C Josh Harrellson to a 10-day contract.
The team re-signs Jorts after releasing him in order to not have to guarantee his salary for the year.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Mon 1/7/13 2:55 PM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Heat waive C Josh Harrellson.
One week ago Erik Spoelstra said Harrellson would be "a big factor in what [the Heat] are doing in the future." The Heat are expected to sign another big man with the available roster spot, so Spoelstra was apparently just paying lip service to Harrellson's value.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Mon 12/31/12 9:52 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Erik Spolestra said that Josh Harrellson will be a "big factor in what we're doing in the future."
Harrellson played about 18 minutes Saturday, his first action since November 11 and his only meaningful minutes of the season. Spoelstra liked what he saw and specifically mentioned how Harrellson can space the floor, but it's important to note that Udonis Haslem (shoulder) was out. Just keep an eye on Jorts from the waiver wire.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Wed 12/26/12 6:34 PM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Josh Harrellson (flu-like symptoms) is active for Wednesday night's game against the Heat.
The last time Harrellson got into a game was Nov. 11, so this doesn't mean much at all.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Mon 12/24/12 11:55 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Josh Harrellson is "dealing with" the flu bug.
Harrellson has not gotten into a game since November 11, telling owners all they need to know about his fantasy relevance.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Mon 11/26/12 8:21 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Josh Harrellson was inactive for the fourth time in six games on Saturday.
Harrellson's name received a decent amount of attention once the Heat signed him to space the floor, but he hasn't made an impact and is not close to sniffing fantasy relevance.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Tue 9/18/12 8:48 AM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Josh Harrellson's contract with the Heat is non-guaranteed.
In other words, this is a no-risk signing for Miami. Harrellson, Mickell Gladness and Jarvis Varnado will compete for a roster spot, and Harrellson should be considered the heavy favorite going into training camp.
Josh Harrellson PF/C FA Mon 9/17/12 4:30 PM
Josh Harrellson
PF/C FA
Heat sign C Josh Harrellson.
Jorts was traded from New York to Houston and then quickly waived, but he found a new home in Miami, where he'll provide emergency frontcourt depth behind Chris Bosh, Joel Anthony and Udonis Haslem. Details of the contract haven't been disclosed, but his signing makes it more likely that Miami will part ways with underwhelming big man Dexter Pittman, in spite of Pittman's guaranteed contract.