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Ellington, Johnson join Miami Heat roster

Guard Wayne Ellington and forward James Johnson have joined a reshaped Miami Heat playing roster.

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Wayne Ellington (pic) and James Johnson have joined a reshaped Miami Heat NBA playing roster. (AAP)

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The Miami Heat signed guard Wayne Ellington and forward James Johnson on Sunday as the team continues to reshape the roster following the departures of Dwyane Wade, Luol Deng and Joe Johnson, according to multiple reports.

Ellington agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal while James Johnson will receive $4 million on a one-year contract, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

Ellington, 28, was the No. 28 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft and started 41 of 76 games he appeared in for the Brooklyn Nets last season, averaging 7.7 points.

Johnson started 32 of 57 games for the Toronto Raptors last season, averaging 5.0 points and 2.2 rebounds.

The Boston Celtics continue to make modifications to their frontcourt as they opted against retaining forward Jared Sullinger, making him a free agent.

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The Celtics renounced Sullinger's qualifying offer of $4.4 million and his exception rights.

Sullinger, 24, averaged 10.3 points and a team-leading 8.3 rebounds per game last season while averaging 23.6 minutes.

Meanwhile, point guard Tim Frazier signed a two-year, $4 million deal to return to the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN.

Frazier was signed late last season after being waived by the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 13.1 points, 7.5 assists and 29.3 minutes in 16 games for the Pelicans.


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