Wayne Ellington ready for next step in coaching journey as Miami Heat summer league head coach

Posted May 30, 2026
Wayne Ellington played for nine teams through 13 NBA seasons, but his short time with the Miami Heat left a lasting impression. That impression was so strong that Ellington returned to the Heat in a coaching role in October 2023, just one year after his playing career ended in 2022. "When I decided to get back into coaching, it was an easy decision." (MSN.com)

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