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Tre Donaldson gives Miami Heat exactly what they wanted in first Summer League start

Tre Donaldson turns heads in first NBA Summer League start.
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts before the game to start against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts before the game to start against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Tre Donaldson finished with 15 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals in the Miami Heat's 95-85 win over the Golden State Warriors Gold on Monday in the California Classic at Chase Center.

Donaldson had one of Miami's best all-around performances as the Heat closed their California Classic schedule at 2-1 before heading to Las Vegas Summer League.

Tre Donaldson finds his groove in the NBA Summer League

Donaldson struggled in his first Summer League appearance with two points and three turnovers in 18 minutes, but then bounced back with 11 points, four rebounds and two assists in Sunday's 93-91 loss to the Lakers.

The Heat officially signed Donaldson to a two-way contract on July 3 after he went undrafted out of Miami.

Donaldson appeared in 35 games with 33 starts for the Hurricanes last season and averaged 16.4 points, a team-high 5.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 45.4% from the field and 35.9% from 3-point range.

The Heat open in Las Vegas on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, then continue with games against the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors before their final matchup is determined.

Tre Donaldson's Summer League quick look

  • July 3 vs. San Antonio Spurs: 18 minutes, 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 3 turnovers. Donaldson shot 1-of-3 from the field.
  • July 5 vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 24 minutes, 11 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals. Donaldson shot 4-of-4 from the field, 1-of-1 from 3-point range and 1-of-1 from the line.
  • July 6 vs. Golden State Warriors Gold: 30 minutes, 15 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals. Donaldson shot 6-of-16 from the field, 1-of-4 from 3-point range and 1-of-3 from the line.
  • California Classic averages: 23.9 minutes, 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.3 turnovers per game. He shot 47.8% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range and 50% from the line.
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