Aug 24, 2015 at 12:13p ET
Aug 24, 2015 at 12:13p ET
MIAMI, Fla. -- The Miami Heat announced they have extended a single affiliation partnership with the NBA Development League's Sioux Falls Skyforce through the 2016-17 season. The Heat will continue to be the only NBA team affiliated with the Skyforce and will continue full control over their basketball operations. Miami is one of 18 NBA teams to have a one-on-one partnership with an NBA D-League team, and one of eight to enter into a "hybrid" affiliation, meaning the Heat will continue to pay for and control the Skyforce's basketball operations, while existing local ownership maintains primary responsibility for the team's off-the-court business operations and community initiatives.