Heat Waive Beno Udrih - Signs With Pistons

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Beno Udrih returning to Miami Heat, agrees to 1-year deal

MIAMI -- Beno Udrih is coming back to the Miami Heat on a one-year deal, getting another chance to back up fellow Slovenian Goran Dragic at point guard.

The Heat announced Udrih's signing Wednesday. Udrih averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 assists in 36 games with the Heat last season before having season-ending surgery to repair a tear in his right foot.

His contract was subsequently bought out after the injury as the Heat maneuvered to get under the luxury-tax threshold. However, it was clear Udrih hoped for a second stint in Miami.

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Detroit Pistons claim Beno Udrih off waivers

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Pistons have claimed guard Beno Udrih off waivers from the Miami Heat and released guard Ray McCallum.

Udrih is entering his 13th NBA season. He has averaged 8.5 points and 3.4 assists in his career. He played for the Heat and Memphis Grizzlies last season, averaging 4.7 points and 2.6 assists.

The 6-foot-4 native of Slovenia was drafted in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs in 2004 and also played for Sacramento, Orlando and New York.