Heat send Napier, Whiteside to D-League

The Miami Heat announced Saturday that they have assigned both guard Shabazz Napier and center Hassan Whiteside to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Napier has appeared in 23 games with the Heat this season averaging 5.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 21.4 minutes while shooting 42.9 percent from the field.

Whiteside, who was signed by Miami on November 24, has appeared in three games with the Heat this season totaling six points, four rebounds and a block in nine minutes of action while shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from the field.