The Heat began the process of filling out its training camproster on Friday night, agreeing to terms with guard Malik Newman, a former Parade All-American who spent nearly three weeks under contract with the Lakers last month.
Newman, a 6-3 shooting guard, signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on July 2 but was released on July 19 after averaging only 3.2 points and 9.8 minutes per game for Los Angeles in summer league games in Sacramento and Las Vegas.
Newman was a 2015 Parade and McDonald’s All-American inJackson, Miss., and was named Mississippi’s Mr. Basketball in his final three seasons in high school.