Josh Christopher is back in the G League, having officially inked a contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat chapter.
The platoon verified the news in a press release, adding that Christopher is anticipated to make his season debut this Saturday against the Grand Rapids Gold, the Denver Nuggets’ G League chapter.
Christopher Back with Skyforce
Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, Christopher was a first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, named 24th overall. While he spent last season on a two-way contract with the Miami Heat, his court time was limited.
In total, he appeared in just 14 games, comprising only 4.9 twinkles per spin, which left numerous basketball suckers wondering about his coming move.
Former Miami HEAT two-way player Josh Christopher has been reacquired by the Heat’s Gleague affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce.
He is free to sign with any NBA Team pic.twitter.com/RHYsOncL43
— Heat Diehards (@HeatDiehards) November 28, 2025
With his 24th birthday approaching on December 8, Christopher will be hoping to make a bigger impact in Sioux Falls.
He clearly proved he can perform in the G League last season, averaging 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.1 steals over 36 games while playing nearly 36 minutes per game.
His firing stats were inversely solid, hitting 443 from the field,.314 from three-point range, and.793 from the free- gamble line.
His strong performances indeed earned him a spot on the All-NBA G League Third Team in April, signalling that he’s one to watch for basketball scouts and suckers likewise.
G League Star Aims to Reignite Career
Before joining the Heat, Christopher spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, the team that first drafted him.
Across 152 games with Houston, he averaged 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in roughly 14.4 minutes per game.
Although he has inked with the Skyforce, Christopher remains an NBA free agent, keeping the door open for a return to the top league. This move provides him with a perfect platform to show his chops, boost his G League stats, and work towards a solid comeback in the NBA.
For suckers of NBA G League basketball and followers of Miami Heat cells, Christopher’s return is exciting news.
His blend of speed, scoring, and protective instincts could see him become a name player this season, helping him reclaim attention in the competitive world of professional basketball.
