Tre White is making a real case for himself in Las Vegas.
The former Kansas guard, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, put together another strong showing for the Miami Heat on Friday, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 119-86 win over Milwaukee in the team’s summer league opener. He played 24 minutes, hit 5 of 11 shots and went 2 of 6 from 3-point range, while also adding two assists and a steal.
That performance came on the heels of a solid run at the California Classic, where White averaged 13.5 points on 47.1% shooting and 4.0 rebounds over two games. He also blocked five shots across those two contests, giving Miami more than just scoring to evaluate.
White, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound Dallas native, spent four years in college and also played for USC, Louisville and Illinois before finishing at Kansas. His final season with the Jayhawks was productive: 13.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in 35 starts, with shooting splits of 45.0% overall and 40.3% from deep.
Miami signed White to an Exhibit 10 contract after the draft, which locked in his summer league spot and brought him to preseason training camp. If the Heat waive him before the regular season and he then spends at least 60 days with their G League affiliate in Sioux Falls, he could collect a $91,000 bonus. The deal can also be converted into a two-way contract before opening night.
White has already drawn notice for the way he’s fitting into Miami’s style. “White has caught the attention of Heat fans with his size and shooting ability. He has played solid defense through two summer league games and brought energy every time he stepped on the floor,” SI.com’s Adel Burton wrote at the conclusion of the California Classic in San Francisco.
Burton also pointed to the upside Miami is trying to tap into: “The coaching staff took a good look at him by giving him the ball to see what he could do. He took some bad shots, made some mistakes but never let it shake his confidence.
He had a monster baseline jam. I can see a clear 3&D role for him if he can limit turnovers, knock down 3’s and attack close outs.
The key will be making good decisions passing the ball if they take away the driving lanes,” Burton added.
Matt Hanifan of hothoops.com was similarly encouraged after the California Classic. “White did whatever was required of him.
He was one of the Heat’s better connectors in the 50 minutes he played. Miami likes those kinds of players.
If he continues this play this way in Las Vegas, look for him to secure a two-way - whether it’s with the Heat or someone else.”
Elsewhere in Vegas, former Missouri forward and Kansas City native Mark Mitchell scored eight points in Denver’s 97-86 loss to Houston. Mitchell shot 3 of 5 from the field, missed both of his 3-point attempts and finished with three rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench.
Mitchell is on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Nuggets, and SI.com described him as a versatile forward who can finish above the rim, defend multiple positions and offer secondary playmaking.
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