Alston, who put on NBA jersey as the 10th pick from the second round by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998, came to New Jersey in June in a trade for Vince Carter. It seemed that Alston did not like the new team at all and has been anxious to flee the 3-30 Nets to play for a contender. His chance came when Heat president Pat Riley identified Alston earlier this season as a veteran point guard who could help stabilize his backcourt.
To sign Alston, the Heat have agreed to trade point guard Chris Quinn and a 2012 conditional second-round pick to the Nets, while the Nets will send a $1.3 million trade exception and 2010 second-rounder to Miami. The benefit Nets get from the deal also includes reduced tax and salary.
