The Miami Heat are poised to potentially make the first use of their NBA Development League affiliate this season, with an eye toward signing swingman DeAndre Liggins of the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Liggins, a former Orlando Magic draft pick who also has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is currently playing with the NBDL Skyforce as an unaffiliated player, free to sign with any NBA team.

Liggins recently was selected for the D-League All-Star Game during the NBA's All-Star Weekend.

A source told the Sun Sentinel that the Heat's current plans are to bring Liggins in later this week, with the Heat idle until Thursday's game against the New York Knicks at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Liggins, 6 feet 6, has appeared in 35 games for the Skyforce this season, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

He spent the 2011-12 season with the Magic and 2012-13 with the Thunder.

The Heat opened a roster spot with last week's trade of guard Roger Mason Jr. to the Sacramento Kings, with Mason since released.

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