WASHINGTON, 20 July Reuters Miami Heat 20, announced the official signing has played for the Houston Rockets .

"We think Howard both hit 4 -bit also can play the 5th place , this would be a good team on the whole complement , " Miami Heat president Pat Riley said . In his meticulous planning , the Miami Heat free agent market this summer became the biggest winner . They not only keep the " The Flash " Wade , but also signed a "little emperors" James and the " Dragon King " Bosh to form the new super is generally considered the Big Three . At the same time , Riley also actively and patiently looking for the team role players , hoping to create a true " Miami dynasty . "

So Riley has taken note of the 37 -year-old veteran Howard , 1996 Miami Heat tried to 7 years 100 million U.S. dollars in the year 's most "fat "contract signed heyday of the " Huoer Shu " , but the alliance is terminated because of salary cap issues Deal . Year with the Miami Heat , " pass "in Howard and Miami finally " be adjourned to the front "to join the new owner League veteran basic salary .

Howard will campaign in his first 17 NBA seasons , the Heat will be his ninth team effectiveness . Last season Howard played for the Portland Trail Blazers 73 games, were 6.0 points .