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Jason Kidd sends urgent demand to Heat player he used to coach with Mavericks

Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has a clear message for Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. as the team looks to overcome its early-season shooting struggles. During his debut appearance on ESPN’s “NBA Today” on Thursday, Kidd urged…

By Julian Ojeda · Clutch Points

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:46 PM

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Jason Kidd urged his former Mavericks player Tim Hardaway Jr. to improve his perimeter shooting for the Heat.
Hardaway is averaging 5.8 points while shooting 26.5% from 3-point range through eight games.
Miami signed Hardaway and Klay Thompson to provide floor spacing alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd stated on ESPN's "NBA Today" that Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. must start making shots. Kidd, who previously coached Hardaway in Dallas, urged the veteran to step up his perimeter shooting to help Miami overcome early offensive struggles.

Through his first eight games with Miami, the 34-year-old Hardaway has averaged 5.8 points while shooting 26.5% from 3-point range. Miami signed Hardaway and Klay Thompson in the offseason to improve floor spacing alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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