Heat sign Gs Lucas, Kelley


The Miami Heat signed guards John Lucas III and Tre Kelley on Monday.

Lucas, a seven-year NBA veteran, has appeared in 237 career games (eight starts) and averaged 4.8 points, 1.5 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 12.3 minutes while shooting 38.4 percent from the field, 34.5 percent from 3-point range and 76.8 percent from the foul line. He split last season between the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association and the Detroit Pistons. Lucas previously was a member of the Heat during the 2009 preseason before being waived.

Kelley, who previously participated in training camp with the Heat in 2008, has appeared in 103 NBA Development League games (63 starts) and averaged 14.3 points, 4.8 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.02 steals and 31.5 minutes while shooting 45.8 percent from the field, 42.5 percent from 3-point range and 81.3 percent from the foul line.

The Heat’s roster now stands at 20.