It's official: Udonis Haslem will return to the Miami Heat for a 19th NBA season. Haslem, who turned 41 on June 9, signed a one-year deal at the NBA veteran minimum of $2.6 million on Sunday to again put off retirement. It marked his 10th NBA contract.

Is Udonis Haslem still in the NBA?

Udonis Haslem is returning to the Miami Heat for the 2021-22 season. Despite his lack of playing time, the 41-year-old big man plays a huge role as a mentor and leader. NBA players insist a respected veteran presence like Haslem's can make all the difference on a team.

When did Udonis Haslem retire?

In January 2019, Haslem indicated that the 2018–19 season would be his last.