Dexter Pittman Recalled To Miami Heat

With the NBA Development League All-Star Break arriving this weekend. Dexter Pittman will rejoin the parent club. The Miami Heat recalled the 6-11 center from the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He was re-assigned to the Heat's D-League affiliate for his third stint on February 3. He was originally assigned to Sioux Falls on December 26 and recalled on January 17 before being re-assigned on January 18 and recalled on January 20.

Pittman has appeared in 15 games (12 starts) with Sioux Falls this season and averaged 12.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.67 blocks and 24.9 minutes while shooting 47 percent from the field. Pittman suffered an injured ankle during the game against Ft. Wayne on February 6 and missed one game due to that injury.

Pittman will rejoin the Heat and be available for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.