MIAMI, Feb. 6 – The Miami HEAT announced today that they have acquired Ryan Anderson from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Wayne Ellington and Tyler Johnson.
Anderson, an 11-year NBA veteran, has appeared in 637 career games (289 starts) averaging 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 26.2 minutes while shooting 42.2 percent from the field, 38 percent from three-point range and 85.4 percent from the foul line. Entering this season, Anderson has made at least 100 three-point field goals in four consecutive seasons and in 7-of-10 campaigns overall. He has connected on 1,322 career treys, marking the third-most ever by a player 6’10 or taller, trailing only Dirk Nowitzki (1,935) and former HEAT player Rashard Lewis (1,787).