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Cleveland Indians crowd taunts fan in LeBron James Heat jersey
A fan wearing a Miami Heat jersey of LeBron James drew the ire of the crowd at a Cleveland Indians game and was escorted out of the ballpark.

Heat re-sign forward Shavlik Randolph
Shavlik Randolph is back with the Miami Heat.

Miami Heat re-sign forward Shavlik Randolph
The Miami Heat announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Shavlik Randolph, a free agent forward. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Heat re-sign former Duke F Randolph (AP)
Shavlik Randolph is back with the Miami Heat. The team announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Randolph, a free agent forward. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Randolph appeared in six games last season with the Heat and Portland Trail Blazers. He began the season with the Miami and after he was waived in December, he signed with the Trail Blazers.

Minnesota Timberwolves president: Michael Beasley used too much pot
Michael Beasley used "too much marijuana" in the past but Minnesota's new power forward is maturing and was worth acquiring from Miami despite his off-the-court issues, the president of the Timberwolves said Thursday.

Miami Heat's popularity soaring from a business perspective
The Miami Heat continue to do boffo box office. And to think, the NBA season is still more than three months away.

Carlos Arroyo back with Miami Heat, vying to be a starter
Carlos Arroyo has finalized his deal to return to the Miami Heat.

Arroyo finalizes return to Heat (AP)
Carlos Arroyo has finalized his deal to return to the Miami Heat. Arroyo appeared in 72 games and made 35 starts at point guard for Miami last season, then decided to return to the club after a brief stint as a free agent. He averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 assists, plus had a stellar 4.17 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Arroyo signs deal to return to Heat
Carlos Arroyo has finalized his deal to return to the Miami Heat.

Rockets feel ready to contend in West (AP)
The Houston Rockets think they are ready to contend in the Western Conference, even after striking out on the big names in this summer's free-agent bonanza. When their main target, Chris Bosh, opted to join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami, the Rockets turned their focus to luring center Brad Miller and retaining starting forward Luis Scola and point guard Kyle Lowry.

Magic Johnson: Joining with Larry Bird, Michael Jordan not an option
Add Magic Johnson voice to fellow Hall of Famer Michael Jordan's: Neither ever thought of combining forces the way LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh did earlier this month with the Miami Heat.

Juwan Howard signs with Miami Heat -- again
Juwan Howard joined the Miami Heat on Tuesday, signing a deal that won't raise the ire of NBA officials -- unlike his first agreement with Pat Riley.

Juwan Howard signs deal with Heat (AP)
After 14 years, Pat Riley finally has Juwan Howard. Howard joined the Miami Heat on Tuesday, signing a deal that won't raise the ire of NBA officials -- unlike his first agreement with Riley. In July 1996, Howard signed a $100 million, seven-year contract with Miami that was ultimately voided by the league because the Heat had gone over the salary cap.

Cleveland Cavaliers fans dumping LeBron James gear
Stung by LeBron James' decision to leave Cleveland and play for Miami, Cavs fans have been unloading their unwanted No. 23 jerseys, T-shirts and other clothing items bearing James' name at locations around the city.

Cavaliers fans dumping James gear (AP)
Cavaliers fans are taking their jerseys off their backs for LeBron James. Then throwing them away. Stung by the NBA superstar's decision to leave Cleveland and play for Miami, fans have been unloading jerseys, T-shirts and other clothing items bearing James' name at locations around the city. Organizers plan to send the discarded James gear to homeless shelters in South Florida.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat apologizes for 'World Trade' reference
Dwyane Wade is apologizing for using the words "World Trade" while answering a question about the upcoming Miami Heat season.

Wade sorry for 'World Trade' comment (AP)
Dwyane Wade is apologizing for using the words "World Trade" while answering a question about the upcoming Miami Heat season. Wade used the phrase Sunday before the annual charity basketball game he co-hosts with Alonzo Mourning. While giving a answer about how the team could react to a losing streak this coming season, Wade said, referring to reporters, "You all are going to make it...

Heat unsettled at point guard (AP)
LeBron James will play some point guard for the Miami Heat. So will Dwyane Wade, as he has throughout his NBA career. Mike Miller will likely do some ballhandling as well. Thing is, none of them are true point guards. And that means this Heat summer of change still has some things left to address -- particularly finding a starter at the point spot.

Miami Heat re-sign Jamaal Magloire
Center Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat for the coming season.

C Magloire re-signs with Heat (AP)
Center Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat for the coming season. It'll be the third season Magloire spends with Miami, which wanted him back to bolster its depth inside. Magloire has averaged 7.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in his 10 NBA seasons with one All-Star appearance. Magloire averaged 2.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while shooting 50.4 percent from the field in 23 games...

Magloire re-signs with Heat for one year
Center Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat for the coming season.

Magloire re-signs with Heat for one year
Center Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat for the coming season.

Jordan questions LeBron's move to Miami
Michael Jordan played on the Dream Team in the Olympics, but says he never dreamed of putting together an NBA supergroup like the one that formed in Miami this summer.

James Jones signs deal to return to Miami Heat
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the team that bought out his contract last month.

Jones signs deal, sealing Miami return
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the team that bought out his contract last month.

Jones signs deal to complete Heat return (AP)
James Jones completed his return to the Miami Heat, signing Monday with the NBA team that bought out his contract last month. The South Florida native decided last week that he didn't want to play anywhere else, especially after Miami wildly reshaped its roster by adding LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and others while keeping Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem.

Wade sorry for 'World Trade' reference
Dwyane Wade issued an apology Monday to those who may have been offended by his use of the phrase "World Trade" while answering a question about the upcoming Miami Heat season.

Michael Jordan on LeBron James' decision: I wouldn't have called Bird, Magic
What does Michael Jordan, arguably one of the best-ever in the NBA, think of LeBron James joining with All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a super team in Miami?

After moves, Dwyane Wade isn't bothered by Heat naysayers
Dwyane Wade ihas heard analysts say this Miami Heat lineup will be a flop. He's heard other players lash out over the way LeBron James made his decision.

Report: James Jones re-signs with Heat for one season, $1 million
Free agent forward James Jones told the Miami Herald on Sunday he will rejoin the Miami Heat.

Wade: Heat doubters to serve as 'fuel' (AP)
The Miami Heat locker room is round, with player cubicles set up along three walls. And when Dwyane Wade showed up for his charity game Sunday afternoon, even he was taken aback by the new nameplates added to his side of the room. Wade. James. Bosh. Wade simply shook his head, suggesting they're all too close together and saying "that's not going to work." It's the only complaint...

Heat stack roster with size, sign Ilgauskas
For the Miami Heat, the first priority of the summer was the big moves, the names like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Miami Heat complete Zydrunas Ilgauskas signing as roster fills
Zydrunas Ilgauskas has signed a free-agent contract with the Miami Heat, and will now play for a team other than the Cavaliers for the first time in his NBA career.

Rod Thorn stays if LeBron James chooses New Jersey Nets, not Miami Heat
Rod Thorn says he would have stayed with the Nets had they landed LeBron James.

More on tap: Bitter LeBron James beer back in Cleveland
A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Cleveland brews bitter James beer (AP)
A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. Great Lakes Brewing Co. says 30 gallons of "Quitness" ale sold out in three hours Wednesday at the company's downtown brewpub. The beer will return Saturday on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Bitter LeBron beer back in Cleveland
A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Penny Hardaway thinking he'd like to come back with Miami Heat
Penny Hardaway insists that he's interesting in coming back to the NBA in general, and the Miami Heat in particular.

2010 NBA free agents: Miami Heat sign Mike Miller to five-year deal
Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Miller signs five-year deal with Heat
Mike Miller has signed his five-year contract with the Miami Heat, joining LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to chase a championship.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley says personality, game didn't show in Miami
Michael Beasley sat behind a microphone at his introductory news conference in Minnesota and was asked to give an opening statement. "Hi," he said quietly, "I'm Michael Beasley."

Dwyane Wade says LeBron James didn't quit on Cleveland Cavaliers in playoffs
Dwyane Wade is standing up for new Miami Heat teammate LeBron James, telling The Associated Press that the NBA's two-time MVP "didn't quit" on Cleveland during the playoffs.

Wade: LeBron 'didn't quit' on Cavs
Dwyane Wade is standing up for new Miami Heat teammate LeBron James, telling The Associated Press that the NBA's two-time MVP ''didn't quit'' on Cleveland during the playoffs.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Dwyane Wade says Los Angeles Lakers, not Miami Heat, are title favorites for 2010-11
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat.

Wade: Hardest part of rebuilding over (AP)
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat. Even after Wade signed a new six-year deal and had LeBron James and Chris Bosh added to the Miami mix, the 2006 NBA finals MVP says the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers should be the favorites heading into next season, simply because this Heat team hasn't proved anything...

Wade: Lakers are favorites to win title
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat.

Wade: Lakers are favorites to win title
Dwyane Wade thinks there's a clear favorite for the 2011 NBA championship. No, it's not the Miami Heat.

Miller's deal with Heat nearly finished (AP)
Mike Miller had talks with LeBron James during the NBA finals about free agency, and the reigning two-time MVP had a simple message for one of the league's best shooters. "Sit tight," James told Miller. So Miller waited to see what James would do -- and now is on the cusp of joining him in Miami.

Guard Mike Miller closing in on finalizing Miami Heat deal
Mike Miller has arrived in Miami and expects to sign a contract with the Heat by Thursday.

New Celtics C O'Neal wants to win now (AP)
Jermaine O'Neal knows he's nearing the end of his career and he saw Boston as his best chance to win a championship before he retires. So he left the Heat even as they were ramping up efforts to win a title in Miami. The Heat added LeBron James and Chris Bosh to Dwyane Wade this summer. O'Neal said he wants to win now, and not have to worry about the chemistry of a recently assembled...

Warriors sign F Wright to multiyear deal (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent small forward Dorell Wright to a multiyear contract. The team announced the deal Monday night. Wright reportedly will be paid $11 million over three years. The 24-year-old Wright appeared in a career-high 72 games last season for the Miami Heat. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Agent: Ilgauskas to sign with Heat
Zydrunas Ilgauskas is following LeBron James to the Miami Heat.

Agent: Ilgauskas to sign with Miami Heat
Zydrunas Ilgauskas has dealt Cleveland another blow by planning to follow LeBron James to the Miami Heat.

Cavs fans back owner over James letter (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers say thousands of fans have offered support to owner Dan Gilbert, with some asking to chip in and help pay his NBA fine. Gilbert fired off an emotional letter to Cavs fans on Thursday night, shortly after superstar LeBron James announced he was leaving Cleveland to join the Miami Heat.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Zydrunas Ilgauskas to follow LeBron James to Miami Heat, agent says
Free agent center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will follow his ex-Cavs teammate LeBron James to the Miami Heat, his agent told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Agent: Ilgauskas to sign with Heat (AP)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas is following LeBron James to the Miami Heat. The veteran center, who started playing for Cleveland in 1997 and has never suited up for another NBA team, expects to sign a two-year contract with the Heat later this week, agent Herb Rudoy said Tuesday. The two-year deal would come with a player option for the second season, Rudoy said.

Hornets G Thornton to rest bruised shin (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have decided to hold second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton out of the remaining three games of the Las Vegas summer league. Thornton bruised his left shin during the Hornets' second game against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, so the club has decided to rest him as a precaution.

Mural of James in Cleveland removed (AP)
LeBron James has left the building. Workers have removed a gigantic Nike banner featuring James, a sign that hung on the side of a downtown building for years and served as a background for the Cleveland Cavaliers' success during the seven years he played for them. The mural was taken down after James announced he planned to leave Cleveland as a free agent to play for the Miami Heat.

NBA commissioner David Stern: LeBron James' decision 'ill-advised' but allowed
NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James was "entitled" to decide to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Stern: Heat's James acted within rights (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern congratulated LeBron James on his decision. He just wishes it came without "The Decision." Speaking from Las Vegas, where the league's owners met Monday, Stern said he would have advised James to tell the Cleveland Cavaliers of his choice to leave for the Miami Heat much earlier than when it actually took place -- and that the two-time MVP shouldn't...

Stern says Miami's Big 3 acted within rights
NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James was ''entitled'' to decide to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Minnesota Timberwolves finalize Michael Beasley trade with Miami Heat
The Timberwolves and Heat completed their trade that sends Michael Beasley to Minnesota for two second-round picks and cash considerations.

Fisher says he's staying with Lakers (AP)
Although Derek Fisher thought about joining that burgeoning superteam in Miami, he's staying in the Los Angeles Lakers' own collection of stars. The veteran point guard said Monday he'll re-sign with the Lakers, sticking with Kobe Bryant and the defending two-time NBA champions after speaking with several teams as a free agent.

Heat F Haslem signs 5-year, $20M deal (AP)
Udonis Haslem is staying with the Miami Heat. Terms were not immediately revealed, although Haslem says he turned down offers from Dallas and Denver that would have paid more. The Heat were expected to announce the signing later Monday. Haslem has been teammates with Dwyane Wade for each of their previous seven NBA seasons, and Wade wanted that relationship to continue.

Haslem agrees to $20M deal with Heat
Udonis Haslem is staying with the Miami Heat. Haslem signed a five-year deal Monday worth around $20 million, more than $10 million less than he could have gotten had he accepted offers from the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets.

Derek Fisher spurns Miami Heat offer, will return to Los Angeles Lakers
Derek Fisher is expected to decide where he's playing later Monday, a source said.

Cuban: NBA should investigate Heat (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says the NBA should examine how free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade all ended up with the Miami Heat. Cuban tells a group of reporters at the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas that he intends to ask the league's Board of Governors to inquire about the situation.

LeBron show watched by nearly 10 million
The Nielsen Co. estimates that 9.95 million people watched LeBron James announce on ESPN that he's leaving Cleveland to play for the Miami Heat, making it the third-most-watched program on cable television this year.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert put LeBron James in danger
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.

Jesse Jackson: Cavs see James as 'slave' (AP)
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger. Shortly after James announced his decision Thursday night, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland's fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins...

Jesse Jackson rips Cavs owner's LeBron comments
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a ''runaway slave'' and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.

Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors won't charge tampering
The Cleveland Cavaliers have no plans to push for an NBA probe into the circumstances that led to LeBron James joining Team USA colleagues Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, according to sources with knowledge of the team's thinking.

Dolphins welcome Heat 'Big 3' in ads (AP)
Even the Miami Dolphins are talking about LeBron James' arrival in South Florida. The Dolphins took out full-page ads in Sunday's editions of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach Post and The Miami Herald, thanking Dwyane Wade for staying with the Heat and welcoming James and Chris Bosh to the region.

LeBron welcomed in Miami
LeBron welcomed in Miami.

Mural of James in Cleveland coming down (AP)
LeBron James is being dropped off a building. Workers began dismantling the 10-story-tall iconic image of James on a mural in downtown Cleveland on Saturday. The billboard has dominated the city's skyline for years but is being removed after the superstar announced he was leaving the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Cavaliers get future picks for James (AP)
The Cavaliers made sure they got something back for LeBron James. After losing the superstar to Miami, the Cavs worked out a deal with the Heat, acquiring two future first-round draft picks and two second-round picks. Cleveland gets two first rounders starting in 2013 and continuing through 2017, and the Heat's 2012 second-round pick from New Orleans and a future second-round pick Miami...

Heat meet with PG Fisher (AP)
Derek Fisher might be why Miami's new trio of superstars left money on the table. Fisher met Saturday with Heat president Pat Riley, one day after the team lavishly introduced LeBron James and Chris Bosh as Dwyane Wade's newest teammates. James, Bosh and Wade all will make less than the $16.6 million they could have commanded next season, giving Miami the chance to lure other players.

Los Angeles Lakers free agent Derek Fisher met LeBron James at Miami airport
LeBron James met Derek Fisher at a Miami airport on Fisher's way to meet with Pat Riley about coming to Heat.

Respect for Riley brought LeBron to Miami


Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson feels heat of LeBron James, division
Stephen Jackson has a message for his Charlotte Bobcats teammates with LeBron James headed to Miami.

Report: Heat clear cap room, trade Beasley
The Miami Heat just cleared a little more room for LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers free agent Derek Fisher to meet with Miami Heat president Pat Riley
Lakers free-agent point guard Derek Fisher has a meeting scheduled with Miami Heat president Pat Riley on Saturday, according to a source close to the situation.

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade ready for new season with LeBron James, Chris Bosh
With LeBron James ready to stand alongside him, Dwyane Wade wants the offseason to end.

James joining Miami deflates MSG stock (AP)
Now that LeBron James has decided to play basketball in Miami, shares of Madison Square Garden Inc., owner of the New York Knicks, have gone south as well. Madison Square Garden shares had risen as much as 11 percent this month as a nationwide fervor mounted over what team the superstar free agent would pick.

Timberwolves acquire F Beasley from Heat (AP)
Now that LeBron James has finally made his decision, David Kahn expects the Minnesota Timberwolves transformation to really start taking shape. James chose Miami on Thursday night and hours later the Wolves agreed to send a second-round pick to the Heat for Michael Beasley, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Magic GM Smith rips James' decision (AP)
A few welcoming shots at LeBron James is heating up the usually tame Sunshine State rivalry. Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith said Friday he was surprised James went to Miami because he thought the two-time MVP was "more of a competitor." He said the "great ones" do it on their own and "usually stay in one location." It was rare public criticism from the...

LeBron James can wear No. 6 with Miami Heat, source says
LeBron James will have the uniform No. 6 available to him in Miami after all, a source told ESPN.com Friday.

Heat trade F Beasley to Timberwolves (AP)
The Miami Heat just cleared a little more room for LeBron James. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press late Thursday night that the Heat have agreed to send forward Michael Beasley to the Timberwolves for Minnesota's 2011 second-round pick and a swap of future first-round picks.

Source: Miami Heat trade Michael Beasley to Minnesota Timberwolves for 2011 second-round pick
The Miami Heat have found a trade taker for Michael Beasley that will create more salary-cap space for the dramatic transformation of their roster.

Cavs owner guarantees NBA championship
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert posted this letter on Cavs.com after LeBron James decided he was leaving for the Miami Heat.

Cavs owner: James 'quit' during playoffs (AP)
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says LeBron James "quit" during the playoffs and should be accountable for his actions. Gilbert, who posted a letter to Cavs fans on the team's website shortly after James announced he plans to sign with Miami, tells The Associated Press late Thursday night that he feels "personally betrayed" by James and that it's "accountability...

Cleveland fans anguished by LeBron's decision
Cleveland fans gathered around televisions yelled in anguish as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat.

LeBron James going to Miami


2010 NBA free agency: LeBron James announces he'll sign with Miami Heat
LeBron James put the NBA on notice Thursday night, joining Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami.

Cavs fans anguished by James' decision (AP)
Cleveland fans gathered around televisions yelled in anguish as LeBron James announced he will leave the Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. At a shopping area in suburban Westlake hundreds of people who had clamored around TVs turned their backs and headed home when James made the announcement on ESPN Thursday night.

LeBron says he'll sign with Miami Heat
LeBron says he's leaving Cleveland to sign with Miami Heat.

Reports: LeBron leaning toward Heat
LeBron James' move from Cleveland to Miami appears increasingly likely as the clock counts down to his decision.

Celtics plan to sign Jermaine O'Neal (AP)
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge says the team plans to sign six-time All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal. The contract is reportedly for the mid-level exception, about $5.76 million in the first year of a two-year deal. O'Neal has averaged 14 points and 7.5 rebounds in a 14-year career for Portland, Indiana, Toronto and Miami.

Heat suspend sales of season tickets (AP)
The mere hint of LeBron James coming to Miami has already made the Heat winners -- at the box office. Season-ticket sales for the coming Heat season were suspended Thursday afternoon after the entire supply of available seats sold out. That doesn't mean all 19,600 seats are gone for the 41 home games.

2010 NBA free agency: Sources: LeBron James leaning toward joining Miami Heat
All indications are that LeBron James will announce he's signing with the Miami Heat Thursday night, according to several sources with knowledge of the situation.

NBA Free Agents: Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade say they'll play for Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on Wade's Miami Heat, the two free agents said Wednesday.

NBA cap at $58M, higher than expected (AP)
The NBA salary cap for next season was set Wednesday at $58.04 million, a higher number than projected that could help Miami fill out a roster around Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and perhaps even LeBron James. The cap goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, ending the league's moratorium period and allowing free agent contracts to be signed.

Report: Bosh, Wade teaming up in Miami
Two of the biggest pieces of the NBA free agency puzzle have reportedly agreed to join forces in ...

NBA Free Agents: Source: Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade with Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on the Miami Heat, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Wade still doesn't have answer for Miami
Dwyane Wade's appearance at a Tuesday morning news conference in South Florida was postponed, the latest chapter in a free agency saga that has the Miami Heat on edge about the possibility of losing him to another team.

Wade presser postponed as Heat sweat answer
Dwyane Wade's appearance at a Tuesday morning news conference in South Florida was postponed, the latest chapter in a free agency saga that has the Miami Heat on edge about the possibility of losing him to another team.

2010 NBA free agents: New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh will play together in Miami
Mikhail Prokhorov is convinced Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade will play together in Miami.

Wade misses welcoming party in Miami (AP)
The word went out early Monday morning to Miami Heat fans. Show up at 8 a.m. and welcome Dwyane Wade back to South Florida, they were told. So they did. Right time. Wrong location. Wade arrived back in Miami, but instead of flying on a private jet into a charter facility -- as the Heat marketing department expected -- he took a commercial flight into one of the airport's main terminals.

2010 NBA free agency: Dwyane Wade returns to Miami, misses welcoming party
Dwyane Wade is back in South Florida, and hundreds of Miami Heat fans got early morning wake-up calls in an effort to keep him there for many years to come.

Wade back in Miami, but will he stay?
Dwyane Wade is back in South Florida, and hundreds of Miami Heat fans got early morning wake-up calls in an effort to keep him there for many years to come.

LeBron James meets with Pat Riley, Miami Heat; Los Angeles Clippers up next
The Miami Heat have LeBron James' attention. What they really want is the superstar free agent's signature.

LeBron talks with Heat before Clippers
The Miami Heat have LeBron James' attention. What they really want is the superstar free agent's signature.

Cavs, Bulls get last crack at LeBron
The Miami Heat have LeBron James' attention. What they really want is the superstar free agent's signature.

Report: Riley meets with LeBron's agent
Miami Heat President Pat Riley prepped for his meeting with LeBron James in Cleveland by meeting with the free-agent star's agent Thursday night, The Plain Dealer reported.

Bosh talks with Knicks in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh is talking with the New York Knicks at a downtown Chicago hotel, the latest suitor hoping to land the coveted free agent forward. Bosh showed up at the same hotel where Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade met with the Knicks earlier Friday. Bosh tweeted that his "shirt is starched and I'm ready for more business.

Mavs, Cavs entertain possible double sign-and-trade
Mavericks free agent center Brenden Haywood will reportedly meet on Thursday with the Dallas, Cleveland and Miami, accourding to a league source. Haywood will conduct these meetings in Charlotte, N.C.

2010 NBA free agents: Carlos Boozer met with Utah Jazz, Miami Heat; plans meeting with Chicago Bulls, according to source
Carlos Boozer met with the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat and was scheduled to meet with the Chicago Bulls as well.

Bosh meets with Heat in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh met with the Miami Heat in Chicago on Thursday, each side gauging the chance of him joining Dwyane Wade in South Florida for the next several seasons. Bosh flew to Chicago from his Dallas home, while the Heat contingent led by team president Pat Riley arrived after meetings overnight with Amare Stoudemire and others in Los Angeles.

NBA free agency: Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade arrives at United Center
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade visits the Bulls on the first day of NBA free agency.

2010 NBA free agents: Dwyane Wade awaits free agency as Miami holds rally
While hundreds of people yelled for him at a rally in Miami on Wednesday, Dwyane Wade was in Chicago, going through final preparations for a free agent period like no other in NBA history.

Heat in good position for free agency (AP)
Pat Riley's summer of 2010 truly started with the summer of 2005. There was no elaborate plan for the Miami Heat to woo Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh then. Instead, that's when Riley got Shaquille O'Neal to sign a $100 million, five-year contract. A championship followed the very next season.

Heat waive Jones to free cap space
Forward James Jones has been waived by the Miami Heat, an expected move that provides the team with more money to spend during free agency.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Miami Heat waive James Jones, clear cap room for free agency
Forward James Jones has been waived by the Miami Heat, an expected move that provides the team with more money to spend during free agency.

Video: LeBron to Miami?


Sources: Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls interested in Utah Jazz PF Carlos Boozer
Miami, New Jersey and Chicago have expressed interest in Carlos Boozer and are in the process of scheduling meetings with him on or after July 1, according to league sources. New York is also expected to reach out to the Jazz's two-time All-Star.

Stephen A. Smith: LeBron, Chris Bosh to Miami?


Heat in position to make biggest splash (AP)
Pat Riley emerged from the Miami Heat draft room very early Friday morning, content in the belief that he just acquired three good players. Here comes the Heat president's chance to land some great ones. "I think we've got a pretty good idea what we're going to do," Riley said. With more salary-cap space than any team in the NBA, the Heat are in position to make the biggest...

Wade's divorce finalized, fight not over (AP)
An Illinois judge has finalized the contentious divorce of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, though the messy fight isn't over. Cook County Judge Marya Nega announced her widely expected decision during a brief hearing Friday. Wade says he's relieved the proceedings from his wife, Siohvaughn, are over.

Judge finalizes Dwyane Wade divorce; appeal possible
An Illinois judge has finalized the contentious divorce of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, though the messy fight isn't over.

Miami Heat's choice of D-League player makes history
The Miami Heat made the 48th pick a historic one, choosing forward Latavious Williams and making him the first player ever to skip college and play a year in the NBA Development League before getting drafted.

Dwayne Collins is Mr. Irrelevant - Dwayne Collins (F) Phoenix Suns
Suns selected Miami PF Dwayne Collins with the No. 60 pick in the NBA draft.

2010 NBA free agents: Miami Heat working to buy out James Jones' deal
The Miami Heat were still desperately seeking salary cap room Thursday as the hours ticked down to the NBA draft.

Bulls deal pick, Hinrich for cap space (AP)
With the 17th pick in the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls select ... LeBron James and Chris Bosh? Well, maybe. And if Dwyane Wade decides to leave Miami, he just might have a home in his hometown, too. Suddenly, the possibilities in Chicago seem endless. Already expected to be major players in free agency, the Bulls now have enough salary cap room to reel in two high-profile free agents after agreeing to...

Heat trade G Cook to Thunder (AP)
The Miami Heat wanted to clear more cap space for free agency. The Oklahoma City Thunder wanted a shooter to boost their 3-point corps. What might be a win-win was struck Wednesday. The Heat traded shooting guard Daequan Cook and the No. 18 selection in Thursday's draft to the Thunder, in exchange for the No.

Report: Heat trade Cook to Thunder
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Miami Heat has traded shooting guard Daequan Cook and the No. 18 pick in the draft to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Miam Heat trade Daequan Cook, 18th pick to Oklahoma City Thunder, source says
The Miami Heat have traded the 18th pick in Thursday's NBA draft and guard Daequan Cook to Oklahoma City for the Thunder's 32nd pick, a league source tells ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.

Robert Dozier breaks foot working out with Miami Heat
Miami Heat draft pick Robert Dozier is recovering from a broken left foot and is expected to be sideline for 12 weeks.

Heat F Dozier breaks foot, out 12 weeks (AP)
Miami Heat draft pick Robert Dozier is recovering from a broken left foot and is expected to be sideline for 12 weeks. Dozier was injured June 15 during a workout at the team's facility. He surgery three days later to insert a screw into the foot. The forward is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, provided the Heat invite him in for the preseason.

Wade's summer priority isn't free agency (AP)
Dwyane Wade has had June 20 circled for a long time. Not because Sunday will be exactly four years since the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks for the 2006 NBA title, the series where Wade's spectacular play earned him the finals MVP trophy. In fact, Wade insists that until he was reminded of it a few days ago, he didn't even make the connection between that date and the championship...

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade focused on Father's Day, not free agency
Dwyane Wade is focused on Father's Day, not free agency.

Miami Heat exercise contract option on Mario Chalmers
The Miami Heat have exercised the team option for the final year of guard Mario Chalmers' contract on Friday, making him only the third player the club has locked in for the coming season.

Heat exercise team option on G Chalmers (AP)
The Miami Heat have exercised the team option for the final year of guard Mario Chalmers' contract on Friday, making him only the third player the club has locked in for the coming season. Chalmers is due to make just over $850,000 in his third season. The Heat had until next week to decide on the deal.

Miami-Dade County changing name to Miami-Wade County from July 1-7
By unanimous vote, Miami-Dade County commissioners declared Tuesday that the area would be known as "Miami-Wade County" from July 1-7, a week that coincides with the start of NBA free agency.

County to be called 'Miami-Wade' in July (AP)
Dwyane Wade is getting his own county. By unanimous vote, Miami-Dade County commissioners declared Tuesday that the area would be known as "Miami-Wade County" from July 1-7, a week that coincides with the start of NBA free agency. The resolution was written "in recognition of all that Dwyane Wade has done for the visibility, stature and national image" of the county.

County changes name to 'Miami-Wade' for week


Dwyane Wade seeking best player to join him with Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade says he will start off by looking for the best player to join him with the Miami Heat, rather than searching for the franchise where he would best fit.

Report: Dwyane Wade spends time with Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has spent some time talking to fellow free agents about the future, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported on Saturday.

Mourning wants more done to help Haiti (AP)
Alonzo Mourning is angry, just as he famously was at times during his playing days. The 6-foot-10 former Miami Heat star is standing on the edge of the airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's earthquake-ravaged capital. The temperature is 93 degrees, humidity making it feel like 111. He's overlooking a tent city serving as a hospital, housing some of Haiti's sick, some of their dying, some of...

Mourning, Gay lead relief envoy to Haiti (AP)
Alonzo Mourning and Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, along with Rudy Gay of the Memphis Grizzlies, were among those joining an envoy of relief workers going to Haiti. They were leaving Saturday to help in the earthquake-ravaged city of Port-au-Prince. The group is scheduled to arrive in Haiti in the afternoon.

Alonzo Mourning of Miami Heat among NBA group in Haiti for relief project
Alonzo Mourning and Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat arrived in Haiti on Saturday as part of a group of relief workers.

Wade given temporary custody of sons
Dwyane Wade now has temporary custody of his two sons, the second significant legal development of the week for the Miami Heat star.

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade given temporary custody of sons
Dwyane Wade has gotten temporary custody of his two young sons, ordered by a court in Chicago after ongoing issues regarding visitation schedules between the Miami Heat star and his estranged wife.

Heat work out Damion James, Patterson (AP)
Texas forward Damion James and Kentucky center Patrick Patterson were among six players working out Tuesday for the Miami Heat, who have four picks in the NBA draft later this month. James averaged 18 points and 10.3 rebounds as a senior for the Longhorns. Patterson averaged 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds as a junior for the Wildcats.

Dwyane Wade restaurant lawsuit: Settlement reached
The trial pitting Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade against two former business partners who wanted $25 million after a restaurant deal went sour has come to a quick end, with the sides announcing a confidential settlement.

Settlement ends Wade restaurant trial
The trial pitting Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade against two former business partners who wanted $25 million after a restaurant deal went sour has come to a quick end, with the sides announcing a confidential settlement.

NBA has no problem with Dwyane Wade's comments on free agency
The NBA says Dwyane Wade did not break any league tampering rules by saying he wants to talk with other marquee players before deciding whether to stay with the Miami Heat.

NBA has no problem with Wade's comments
The NBA says Dwyane Wade did not break any league tampering rules by saying he wants to talk with other marquee players before deciding whether to stay with the Miami Heat.

Dwyane Wade's custody battle flares
A judge in Chicago says Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade's wife may fire her ninth divorce lawyer in slightly more than two years.

Wade plots course for free agency period (AP)
Dwyane Wade is still planning to talk to numerous players before deciding whether or not to re-sign with the Miami Heat. A full-fledged summit of stars, however, isn't being planned. Wade's agent, Henry Thomas, said Thursday that while the 2006 NBA finals MVP could talk with LeBron James, Chris Bosh and others before the July 1 start to free agency, no formal sit-down sessions among the...

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade testifies for first time at restaurant trial
Dwyane Wade testified for the first time at the trial where two ex-partners are suing him for $25 million in a failed restaurant deal.

Wade takes stand in restaurant trial (AP)
NBA star Dwyane Wade has finally taken the stand at the trial where two ex-partners are suing him for $25 million in a failed restaurant deal. The Miami Heat guard was called as the case's third witness around 4:15 p.m. He's expected to testify for about an hour before court breaks for the weekend.

Dwyane Wade's restaurant case vs. ex-partners begins
Opening statements have started in the case pitting Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade against a pair of ex-business partners suing him for $25 million over a failed restaurant deal.

Miami Heat launch website to keep Dwyane Wade in Miami
The Heat have launched a website that gives fans tips on how they can help keep Dwyane Wade in Miami.

Heat start website to keep Wade in Miami (AP)
The Heat have launched a website that gives fans tips on how they can help keep Dwyane Wade in Miami. Fans may send dessert to Wade's table. Just don't ask for an autograph at a red light. That, and other advice, is now available on www.wewantwade.com -- the official Heat website for the team's campaign to keep the 2006 NBA finals MVP and former scoring champion in Miami for years to...

Wade faces ex-partners in restaurant suit
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade will be in a different kind of court as he faces trial in a $25 million lawsuit filed by his former partners in a failed restaurant venture.

Wade faces $25M suit from ex-partners (AP)
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade will be in a different kind of court as he faces trial in a $25 million lawsuit filed by his former partners in a failed restaurant venture. Jury selection was set to begin Wednesday in the case over the defunct D. Wade's Place chain. Wade's former partners claim he broke a contract by demanding higher compensation and then abandoning the deal in 2008.

D-Wade's wife taken into custody
The wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has surrendered to authorities in Chicago and must post a $10,000 bond to get out of custody.

Dwyane Wade's wife held on bond in Chicago for failure to appear at hearing
The wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has surrendered to authorities in Chicago and must post a $10,000 bond to get out of custody.

Judge orders wife of Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade to appear at divorce hearing
A judge in Chicago says if basketball star Dwyane Wade's wife doesn't show up for her divorce hearing, she will order law enforcement to take her to court.

Wade's wife ordered to divorce hearing (AP)
A judge in Chicago says if basketball star Dwyane Wade's wife doesn't show up for her divorce hearing, she will order law enforcement to take her to court. At the hearing Monday morning, Cook County Circuit Judge Marya Nega said the contentious breakup involving the Miami Heat guard and Siohvaughn Wade was "beginning to spiral out of control." Wade attended court Monday morning...

Estranged wife sues Wade's girlfriend (AP)
The estranged wife of Dwyane Wade has filed suit against his actress girlfriend Gabrielle Union, saying their relationship has caused the star Miami Heat guard's two sons emotional distress. Dwyane Wade called the lawsuit "baseless and meritless," and Union issued a statement insisting the allegations are false.

Talk of Pat Riley return sets off Stan Van Gundy
The idea that Miami Heat president Pat Riley would float the possibility of returning as the team's coach isn't sitting well with the man who used to work for him.

Van Gundy bothered by Riley's comments (AP)
The idea that Miami Heat president Pat Riley would float the possibility of returning as the team's coach isn't sitting well with the man who used to work for him. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says he feels bad for Heat coach Erik Spoelstra over Riley's comments. Van Gundy says Riley's comments will lead to "an offseason of speculation on whether or not Pat's going to...

Miami Heat extend Pat Riley's contract as team president
Pat Riley says he has extended his deal to serve as the Miami Heat's president of basketball operations.

Riley receives extension from Heat
Pat Riley says he has extended his deal to serve as the Miami Heat's president of basketball operations.

Allen helps Celts oust Heat in 5 games (AP)
The Boston Celtics are heading to the second round of the NBA playoffs and a potential matchup with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ray Allen scored 24 points, making five 3-pointers in the second half, to help Boston beat Miami 96-86 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night and eliminate the Heat.

Heat stay alive behind Wade's 46 points (AP)
Dwyane Wade isn't ready for the offseason. Not even close. And thanks to another record-setting effort by their star, the Miami Heat suddenly have life in their series against the Boston Celtics. Undeterred by talk that this might have been his final home game in Miami, Wade set franchise playoff records by scoring 46 points, 30 in the second half, and the Heat kept their season alive by beating...

Wade posts 46 as Heat nip Celtics to stay alive
Dwyane Wade set franchise playoff records with 46 points, 30 in the second half, and the Miami Heat staved off elimination by rallying to beat the Boston Celtics 101-92 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday afternoon.

Wade: James and I 'play well together' (AP)
It's been a fantasy scenario thrown around the NBA for months: Dwyane Wade and LeBron James as teammates. Intriguing? Absolutely -- even to Wade. Speaking after practice in Miami on Saturday, one day before the Heat try to extend their season by forcing a Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against Boston, Wade acknowledged that he's got reason to think he and James would...

2010 NBA playoffs: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra accepts blame for no foul on Paul Pierce
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took responsibility Saturday for the decision to not foul Boston's Paul Pierce on the last possession of the Celtics' backbreaking Game 3 victory over Miami.

Heat coach: Decision not to foul 'on me' (AP)
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took responsibility Saturday for the decision to not foul Boston's Paul Pierce on the last possession of the Celtics' backbreaking Game 3 victory over Miami. The Heat had a foul to give when Pierce got the ball for the final play Friday night. Pierce dribbled against Miami's Dorell Wright, pulled up and hit a 21-footer as time expired to give Boston a 100-98...

Pierce nails winner for Celtics, Wade watches
Paul Pierce hit a 21-foot jumper at the buzzer as an injured Dwyane Wade watched from the Miami bench, and the Boston Celtics took complete command of their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 100-98 victory over the Heat on Friday night.

Pierce's buzzer-beater puts Celts up 3-0 (AP)
Paul Pierce hit a 21-foot jumper at the buzzer as an injured Dwyane Wade watched from the Miami bench, and the Boston Celtics took complete command of their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 100-98 victory over the Heat on Friday night. Wade was helped off the court with 11 seconds remaining, after he missed a shot that would have put Miami up by three points.

Celtics F Wallace fined $35,000 (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for publicly criticizing game officials. Wallace was fined for comments made to the media Monday, a day before the Celtics beat the Miami Heat 106-77 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference series. Games 3 is Friday night in Miami.

Heat looking to bounce back at home (AP)
They're expecting 19,600 fans to come see the Miami Heat try to save their season, the overwhelming majority of them sure to be dressed in black at the team's urging. And those ticketholders will be booing someone. -- Maybe Kevin Garnett, back for Boston after a one-game suspension for elbowing Quentin Richardson.

Celtics don't need Garnett to stomp Wade, Heat
The Boston Celtics didn't miss Kevin Garnett at all, not the way Glen Davis filled in to lead them to a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their playoff series.

Garnett-less Celtics pound Heat 106-77 (AP)
The Boston Celtics didn't miss Kevin Garnett at all, not the way Glen Davis filled in to lead them to a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. With Garnett serving a one-game suspension for elbowing Quentin Richardson in Game 1, Davis started and had 23 points and eight rebounds, going aggressively to the basket to grab missed shots and draw...

Celtics demolish Heat, take 2-0 lead
The Boston Celtics didn't miss Kevin Garnett at all, not the way Glen Davis filled in to lead them to a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their playoff series.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett suspended for Game 2 vs. Miami Heat
Kevin Garnett has been suspended for Game 2 of Boston's first-round playoff series against the Heat.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett suspended for Game 2 vs. Miami Heat
Kevin Garnett has been suspended for Game 2 of Boston's first-round playoff series against the Heat.

Celtics' Garnett suspended for Game 2 (AP)
Kevin Garnett has been suspended by the NBA for the Boston Celtics second playoff game against the Miami Heat. The one-game suspension was imposed Sunday for hitting Quentin Richardson of the Miami Heat in the head with an elbow with 40 seconds left in Boston's 85-76 win in Game 1 on Saturday night.

Bulls' Noah calls Garnett 'dirty player' (AP)
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah says Boston's Kevin Garnett is "a dirty player" and is constantly throwing elbows. Asked about Garnett hitting Miami forward Quentin Richardson in the face with an elbow in Game 1 of the Celtics-Heat on Saturday night, Noah came down hard on Boston's star.

2010 NBA playoffs: Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo expected to play Game 1 vs. Miami Heat
Ill point guard Rajon Rondo participated in Saturday shootaround and is expected to play for Celtics.

Garnett: Aiding Pierce led to technicals (AP)
Kevin Garnett says he was coming to the aid of Celtics teammate Paul Pierce when he picked up two technical fouls. Pierce fell near the Miami bench with 40 seconds left in Boston's 85-76 win over the Heat in Saturday night's playoff opener. Garnett said he was concerned that Pierce hurt his shoulder, a problem earlier this season, when Quentin Richardson hovered and started talking.

Celtics subdue Heat in second half of Game 1
Kevin Garnett had 15 points and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics played Miami-style defense to beat the Heat 85-76 in the opener of their playoff series Saturday night.

Celtics stifle Heat to win Game 1 85-76 (AP)
Kevin Garnett had 15 points and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics played Miami-style defense to beat the Heat 85-76 in the opener of their playoff series Saturday night. Trailing 44-41 at halftime, the Celtics held the Heat to 32 points in the second half. And with substitute guard Tony Allen shadowing Dwyane Wade, the Heat star scored 26 points after averaging 33.7 in three regular-season games...

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade said he loves Chicago, but his heart is in Miami
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade said he loves Chicago, but his heart is in Miami.

Heat wrap up No. 5 seed with 2 OT win (AP)
Michael Beasley had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Mario Chalmers scored 15 points and the Miami Heat wrapped up the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the New Jersey Nets 94-86 in double overtime Wednesday night. The Nets became just the fifth team in NBA history to lose 70 games. Dorell Wright and James Jones each added 11 points for Miami, which played without Dwyane Wade,...

Riley to do everything to keep Wade (AP)
Heat president Pat Riley has a message for fans: Miami will do "whatever it takes" to keep Dwyane Wade. In a letter printed across three pages of the team's program for Wednesday night's regular-season finale, Riley addressed the anticipated free-agent bonzana that awaits this summer, part of which will include Wade opting out of his contract and becoming a free agent.

Pat Riley: Miami Heat will do 'whatever it takes' to keep Dwyane Wade
Heat president Pat Riley has a message for fans: Miami will do "whatever it takes" to keep Dwyane Wade.

Wade, O'Neal, Haslem out for Heat finale (AP)
After the 80th Miami Heat game of the season, Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem had so many icebags strapped to their bodies in the postgame training room that coach Erik Spoelstra did a double-take. So for the 82nd and final game, Spoelstra -- mindful of seeing his captains packed in ice -- gave them the night off.

Dwyane Wade, Jermaine O'Neal, Udonis Haslem sit out Miami Heat's regular-season finale
Dwyane Wade sat out the Heat regular-season finale against the Nets on Wednesday night, as did Jermaine O'Neal and Udonis Haslem.

Wade finds Haslem late to lead Heat over Sixers
Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and made the big assist to Udonis Haslem for the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds left, lifting the Miami Heat over the Philadelphia 76ers 107-105 on Monday night.

Wade's 30 points, key assist lift Heat (AP)
Dwyane Wade has the Heat feeling at home on the road. That's the kind of comfort level Miami wants entering the postseason. Wade scored 30 points and made the big assist to Udonis Haslem for the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds left to lift the Heat to their eighth straight road win, 107-105 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade reiterates commitment to USA basketball but may miss '10 world championships
Dwyane Wade still doesn't want to rule himself out yet for the world championships this summer, even with family reasons that could make it difficult for him to play.

Wade's 32 pull heat into fifth place tie in East
Dwyane Wade scored 32 points and the Miami Heat pulled into a tie for fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 111-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night.

Bobcats use depth to hold off Pistons (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Saturday night. Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson added 14 points apiece and Augustin had 13 for the Bobcats, who improved to 31-9 at home and kept their slim hopes alive for overtaking Miami for the sixth seed in the...

Pistons snap Heat's 9-game win streak (AP)
Ben Gordon scored 26 of his 39 points in the second half, Tayshaun Prince added 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat Miami 106-99 on Friday night, snapping a nine-game Heat winning streak that had been the NBA's longest current run. Charlie Villanueva scored 11 and Will Bynum had 10 for the Pistons, who won their third straight despite playing without guards...

Gordon's 39 help Pistons stop streaking Heat
Ben Gordon scored 26 of his 39 points in the second half and the Detroit Pistons beat Miami 106-99 on Friday night, snapping a nine-game Heat winning streak that had been the NBA's longest current run.

Bucks win, stay in chase for 5th in East (AP)
Carlos Delfino scored 23 points and Luke Ridnour had 18 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Bucks are jostling for playoff position and entered the game tied for fifth with Miami in the Eastern Conference. They've won four straight games and have remained in the hunt for the No.

Pistons without Hamilton, Stuckey (AP)
Guards Rodney Stuckey and Richard Hamilton were sidelined for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night against the Miami Heat. Stuckey injured his ribs in a win over Atlanta on Wednesday, while Hamilton has been bothered by ankle problems. They were joined by Chris Wilcox, who has a sore hamstring. Detroit did have Tayshaun Prince available Friday, after he sat out the previous game for personal reasons.

Surging Heat cool off Sixers for 9th straight win
Dwyane Wade scored eight of his 22 points in the final four minutes, Dorell Wright added 19 off the bench and the surging Miami Heat rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 99-95 on Wednesday night for their ninth straight win.

Surging Heat win ninth straight game (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored eight of his 22 points in the final four minutes, Dorell Wright added 19 off the bench and the surging Miami Heat rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 99-95 on Wednesday night for their ninth straight win. Carlos Arroyo scored 15 points, Mario Chalmers added 12 and Udonis Haslem finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Miami (44-34), which is on its longest winning streak...

Salmons helps Bucks clinch playoff spot (AP)
John Salmons scored 26 points against his former team and the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night with a 79-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Playing for the first time since center Andrew Bogut was injured, the Bucks wrapped up their first playoff berth since the 2005-06 season. They are tied with Miami for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Heat streaking as playoffs approach (AP)
There was a certain irony to the scene on Miami practice court Tuesday: Coach Erik Spoelstra spent nearly an hour watching the Heat -- with his back to the wall. It wasn't long ago that his team was in the same position. At the end of February, the Heat were two games under .500 and not even assured of a playoff berth.

Plane with Heat players makes emergency landing
A plane carrying Miami Heat basketball players had to make an emergency landing in Chicago after a mechanic on board became ill.

Heat plane makes emergency landing (AP)
A plane carrying Miami Heat basketball players had to make an emergency landing in Chicago after a mechanic on board became ill. Team spokesman Tim Donovan said the plane safely landed early Sunday at O'Hare International Airport after the mechanic went into a diabetic coma. Donovan says the teams' trainers treated the mechanic while the plane was in the air and he was taken to a hospital...

Wade's 39 help Heat win eighth straight (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 39 points, Quentin Richardson added 14 and the Miami Heat beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-84 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Wade has scored at least 30 points in four of his last five games. He fueled critical runs at the end of each half to erase any hope Minnesota had of winning consecutive games after snapping a 16-game losing streak.

Wade explodes for 43 in Heat's defeat of Pacers
Dwyane Wade scored 43 points, eight in overtime, and the Miami Heat rallied for a 105-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Wade scores 43, Heat top Pacers in OT (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 43 points, eight in overtime, and the Miami Heat rallied for a 105-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Wade hit consecutive 3-pointers to give the Heat a 101-93 lead with 1:17 left in overtime. He made 14-of-22 field goals, including 2-of-3 3-pointers, and converted 13-of-17 free throws.

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade's wife says custody petition is retaliation
Dwyane Wade's estranged wife has responded to the Miami Heat star's petition for sole custody of the couple's two children, saying the filings are retaliation to her asking for an order of protection last month.

Beasley breaks out of slump, Heat down Pistons
Michael Beasley snapped out of a slump with 28 points and nine rebounds as the Miami Heat won their sixth straight, beating the Detroit Pistons 98-81 Wednesday night.

Wade asks for sole custody of his 2 sons (AP)
Dwyane Wade has asked a court to grant him sole custody of his two young sons, adding to an already venomous and drawn-out divorce proceeding between the Miami Heat guard and his estranged wife. In addition, Wade has asked that his wife be ordered to undergo a psychological examination. Documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show Wade alleges his wife Siohvaughn cannot "be...

Wade asks for sole custody of his 2 sons (AP)
Dwyane Wade has asked a court to grant him sole custody of his two young sons, adding to an already venomous and drawn-out divorce proceeding between the Miami Heat guard and his estranged wife. In addition, Wade has asked that his wife be ordered to undergo a psychological examination. Documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show Wade alleges his wife Siohvaughn cannot "be...

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade asks for sole custody of his 2 sons
Dwyane Wade wants sole custody of his two sons, saying in court filings that his estranged wife cannot "be considered a fit and proper person" to raise their children.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade
A federal judge has dismissed a $90 million lawsuit claiming that Dwyane Wade violated antitrust laws by walking away from the D. Wade's Place enterprise.

Judge dismisses Wade memorabilia lawsuit (AP)
Score a round for Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade in his legal battle with former partners in a failed restaurant venture. A federal judge has dismissed a $90 million lawsuit claiming that Wade violated antitrust laws by walking away from the D. Wade's Place enterprise. Wade's former partners contended Wade sought to monopolize sales of memorabilia and personalized items.

Toronto Raptors' Hedo Turkoglu to play, not start, one day after sitting out vs. Miami Heat
Toronto Raptors coach Jay Triano says forward Hedo Turkoglu will be a reserve against Charlotte a night after being benched.

Miami Heat's Dorell Wright 'embarrassed' by explicit photos
Miami Heat forward Dorell Wright says he is "embarrassed" that explicit photos of himself have been posted on the Internet.

Heat's Wright sorry for explicit photos (AP)
Miami Heat forward Dorell Wright says he is "embarrassed" that explicit photos of himself have been posted on the Internet. The photos were taken in a private video chat about a year ago, and appeared on Web sites and several Twitter accounts. Though the team, Wright issued an apology Monday, saying the matter "is something I truly regret." The Heat had no comment on the...

Heat rally from 17 down to beat Raptors (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, and the Miami Heat rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 97-94 on Sunday night. Miami outscored Toronto 19-7 in the final 6:12, taking the lead for good at 91-89 on Carlos Arroyo's jumper with 59 seconds remaining. He made it a four-point game with two free throws with 22 seconds remaining.

Heat sign forward Aminu to 10-day contract - Alade Aminu (F) Miami Heat
The Heat signed 6'10" forward Alade Aminu to a 10-day contract Saturday.

Bulls take advantage of hapless Nets (AP)
Jannero Pargo scored a season-high 27 points, and Taj Gibson had a career-high 22 points and added 13 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 106-83 on Saturday night. The Bulls were coming off a 29-point home loss to Miami on Thursday night and had lost 11 of their last 13 games, but were able to take advantage of the NBA-worst Nets.

Delfino takes blow to head as Bucks fall (AP)
Dwyane Wade had 30 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, leading the Miami Heat to an 87-74 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night in a game overshadowed when Bucks forward Carlos Delfino was taken from the court on a stretcher after a blow to the head. Heat center Jermaine O'Neal also left in the first quarter after hyperextending his right knee.

Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino exits on stretcher without moving
Milwaukee's Carlos Delfino has been taken off the court in a stretcher late in the second quarter against the Miami Heat after Udonis Haslem landed on the forward's neck and head.

Bucks' Delfino taken off on stretcher (AP)
Milwaukee's Carlos Delfino has been taken off the court in a stretcher late in the second quarter against the Miami Heat after Udonis Haslem landed on the forward's neck and head. Delfino drove for a layup with 2:29 left in the first half and fell face down to the floor. On the ensuing scramble for the rebound, Haslem jumped and got it, appearing to land on Delfino's neck or the lower...

Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal leaves after hyperextending knee
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal was helped off the court in the first quarter Friday night against Milwaukee after hyperextending his right knee.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut out with middle back pain
Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out for Milwaukee's game against the Miami Heat on Friday night because of middle back pain.

Wade helps Heat roll past Bulls 103-74 (AP)
Dwyane Wade got a warm reception when he was introduced before the game. It was a Chicago crowd's way of saying welcome home to a native son who's a star and could become a major free agent. Wade doesn't always score big at the United Center and Thursday night he didn't have to. His game was well-rounded, even if he did score only 12 points, as his Miami Heat rolled over the Chicago...

O'Neal, Heat thump Bulls for East's sixth spot
Jermaine O'Neal scored 24 points and the Miami Heat jumped out to a 30-point halftime lead Thursday night to rout the Chicago Bulls 103-74.

TNT studio team set to announce game (AP)
TNT's NBA studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith will announce a game together for the first time since 2001. The trio will call the game Thursday in Chicago between the Miami Heat and Bulls. It's the first time they've gone on the road in the regular season since a trip to New Orleans in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina.

Wade tortures Nets as Heat add to strong March
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat continued their good play in March with a 99-89 victory over the free-falling New Jersey Nets on Monday night.

Heat continue March surge behind Wade (AP)
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat continued their good play in March with a 99-89 victory over the free-falling New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Jermaine O'Neal added 25 points as the Heat improved to 8-3 in the month that has seen them climb to sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

New Jersey Nets rookie Terrence Williams injures left foot against Miami Heat
Rookie Terrence Williams had to leave the New Jersey Nets game against the Miami Heat in the third quarter after injuring his left foot on a drive to the basket.

Heat pass Bobcats for 6th in East (AP)
Quentin Richardson scored all 18 of his points on first-half 3-pointers, Michael Beasley added 16 points and the Miami Heat beat Charlotte 77-71 on Saturday night to pass the Bobcats for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Dwyane Wade had 14 points on a poor shooting night, but made up for it with nine assists and five blocks to help Miami move a half-game ahead of Charlotte.

Heat burn Bobcats to take over 6th place in East
Quentin Richardson scored all 18 of his points on 3-pointers, Michael Beasley added 16 points and the Miami Heat beat Charlotte 77-71 on Saturday night to pass the Bobcats for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal out with sprained left ankle
Miami center Jermaine O'Neal missed the Heat's game Saturday night against the Charlotte Bobcats because of a sprained left ankle.

Magic waste lead, then beat Heat in OT (AP)
Vince Carter scored 27 points, Rashard Lewis added 24 including a huge 3-pointer with 28.4 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic blew a 12-point lead in the final 5 minutes of regulation before beating the Miami Heat 108-102 in overtime Thursday night. Jameer Nelson scored 15, Matt Barnes finished with 13 and Dwight Howard had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Magic, who've won 10 of their last...

Magic top Heat in OT after wasting 12-point lead
Vince Carter scored 27 points, Rashard Lewis added 24 including a huge 3-pointer with 28.4 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic blew a 12-point lead in the final 5 minutes of regulation before beating the Miami Heat 108-102 in overtime Thursday night.

Video: Surging Spurs hold off Heat
Manu Ginobili's hot start helps the Spurs survive a cold finish in Miami for their eighth win in nine games.

Surging Spurs nab eighth win in last nine games
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points, George Hill had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs wasted most of a 25-point, third-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night.

Spurs hold off Heat, continue surge (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 22 points, George Hill had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs wasted most of a 25-point, third-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 88-76 on Tuesday night. Richard Jefferson added 15 points and Tim Duncan had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Spurs, who've won eight of their last nine and ensured they would end the night no worse than No.

The Miami Heat get Michael Beasley back from bruised left thigh
Heat forward Michael Beasley was back in Miami's starting lineup Tuesday night against San Antonio, after a two-game absence with a bruised left thigh.

Heat may sign G Kenny Hasbrouck - Kenny Hasbrouck (G) Miami Heat
The Heat are interested in signing guard Kenny Hasbrouck from the D-League to help fill the hole left by Rafer Alston's season-ending suspension.

Miami Heat see Dorell Wright return to team
An emotional Dorell Wright returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Monday, four days after being arrested on a driving under the influence charge and being suspended by the team for two games.

Miami Heat eyeing Kenny Hasbrouck to fill vacant roster spot
With two roster spots available to fill, the Miami Heat are on the cusp of signing former Siena shooting guard Kenny Hasbrouck, a deal that could be done as early as Monday.

Wade scores 38 to lift Heat over 76ers (AP)
Dwyane Wade was the first player off the bench, greeting teammates with hand slaps, fist bumps and a grin. The celebration came after Wade's supporting cast came through during a decisive stretch to start the fourth quarter Sunday, helping the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-91. "It was great to see the second unit come in and push the lead up," Wade said.

Heat's bench spurs 4th-quarter push past 76ers
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points and his supporting cast came through during a decisive stretch in the fourth quarter Sunday, helping the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-91.

Heat F O'Neal ejected vs. 76ers (AP)
Jermaine O'Neal has been ejected from the Miami Heat's game against Philadelphia after grabbing Samuel Dalembert's face. O'Neal departed after receiving two technical fouls in the third quarter Sunday. Dalembert received one technical and remained in the game. Moments before the confrontation, Dalembert accidentally poked O'Neal in the eye under the basket.

Miami Heat's Michael Beasley sits second game with bruised thigh
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley is sitting out his second game in a row because of a bruised left thigh.

Miami Heat suspend Rafer Alston for remainder of season
Rafer Alston's season with the Miami Heat is officially over.

Heat pull away from undermanned Bulls (AP)
Jermaine O'Neal scored a season-high 25 points, Quentin Richardson added 23 and the Miami Heat added to Chicago's recent run of misery by beating the undermanned Bulls 108-95 on Friday night. Dwyane Wade scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half for Miami, which extended its season-best home winning streak to five games and passed Toronto for the No.

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley out with bruised left thigh
Heat forward Michael Beasley missed Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a bruised left thigh.

Buoniconti, Heat celebrate relationship (AP)
Celebrating a relationship dating back more than 20 years, disability activist Marc Buoniconti presented the Miami Heat with an award Friday to recognize the team's ongoing support of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Buoniconti, the son of NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti, has been paralyzed from the neck down since making a tackle for The Citadel in 1985.

Miami Heat suspend Dorell Wright for DUI arrest
Dorell Wright has been suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence.

Heat suspend F Wright 2 games after DUI (AP)
Dorell Wright has been suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence. Heat president Pat Riley says Wright's conduct was "detrimental to the team." Wright will not be with the Heat for home games Friday against Chicago and Sunday against Philadelphia.

Injured Bulls PG Rose out vs. Heat (AP)
Chicago point guard Derrick Rose has been ruled out of the Bulls' game Friday night against the Miami Heat with a sprained left wrist. Rose was injured Thursday in the Bulls' loss at Orlando, after colliding with Magic center Dwight Howard. The Bulls say tests performed Friday confirmed the sprain, but showed no breaks or ligament damage.

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will not play Friday against the Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will not play Friday against the Miami Heat

Police say Miami Heat's Dorell Wright charged with drunken driving
Miami Beach police say Heat forward Dorell Wright has been charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license.

Michael Beasley of Miami Heat a game time decision with bruised thigh
Heat forward Michael Beasley has a bruised left thigh and is listed as a game-time decision for Miami's key game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

Heat ride Wade, push home streak to 4 (AP)

By the time Dwyane Wade left the court Wednesday night, by the time Erik Spoelstra finished his postgame remarks, the Miami Heat turned their collective thoughts in two directions. Away from the Clippers. And on to the Bulls. Wade had 27 points and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Heat extended their longest home winning streak of the season to...

Miami Heat: Still no word from suspended guard Rafer Alston
Rafer Alston still has not made contact with the Miami Heat to explain his disappearance from the team, and coach Erik Spoelstra is denying the guard's claim that he was going to be permanently benched before leaving last week.

Rafer Alston says he's happy with decision to leave Miami Heat for family reasons
Rafer Alston is content with his decision to leave the Heat, because it wasn't about losing his starting job.

Bobcats rally, snap Heat's win streak (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 17 points, Raymond Felton added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats used a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Miami Heat 83-78 on Tuesday night in a key game for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Bobcats (31-31) reached .500 at the latest point in their six-year history and moved into a tie with Miami (32-32) as they both tangle with Chicago...

Suspended point guard Rafer Alston still hasn't contacted Miami Heat
Suspended Heat point guard Rafer Alston still hasn't contacted the team.

Miami Heat prepared to move forward without Rafer Alston
The Miami Heat practiced again Monday without suspended point guard Rafer Alston, whose tenure with the club appears to be over.

Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston suspended from team indefinitely
Miami Heat guard Rafer Alston, who did not attend Miami's home victory over Atlanta on Saturday night, is considering retirement, according to sources close to the situation.

Heat suspend PG Alston indefinitely (AP)
Rafer Alston's future with the Miami Heat is in serious doubt. The 11th-year point guard has been suspended by the team, which made the announcement about two hours after beating Atlanta on Saturday night. Alston was not at the arena for the game, with the Heat saying he was inactive for personal reasons and coach Erik Spoelstra only saying more details would likely be released Sunday.

Wade, Beasley fuel big 4th as Heat beat Hawks
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, and Michael Beasley capped a big fourth quarter with seven consecutive points in the final two minutes, helping the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-94 Saturday night.

Wade, Beasley lead Heat past Hawks (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, and Michael Beasley capped a big fourth quarter with seven consecutive points in the final two minutes, helping the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-94 Saturday night. Beasley scored 14 of his 22 points in the final period, and his late spurt gave the Heat a six-point lead.

Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal sidelined with knee injury
Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal has been sidelined with an injury to his left knee, and it's uncertain how long he'll be out.

Wade, Bryant duel as Heat triumph in overtime
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night.

Wade, Heat win in OT despite 39 by Kobe (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25 and the Miami Heat found a way to overcome a huge effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night. Carlos Arroyo scored 17 points, Jermaine O'Neal scored 13 and Udonis Haslem had 12 for Miami, which won the NBA's most wildly back-and-forth game all season -- with a...

Wade has 35 and 12 as Heat snap skid (AP)

Afterward, Dwyane Wade could only exhale. "There's no easy wins in the NBA," Wade said. These days, that especially rings true for the Miami Heat. Wade finished with 35 points and 12 assists, Quentin Richardson hit two huge 3-pointers in the final minutes, and the Heat snapped a four-game slide by digging deep to beat the undermanned yet spirited Golden State Warriors 110-106 on...

Heat snap slide, take over 8th place in East
Dwyane Wade had 35 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game slide by digging deep late to beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 110-106 on Tuesday night.

Wade returns; Heat extend skid in loss to Magic
Rashard Lewis had 22 points, and Vince Carter added 17 to help the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard's sub-par game in a 96-80 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night.

Magic roll past Heat in Wade's return (AP)

Rashard Lewis had 22 points, and Vince Carter added 17 to help the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard's sub-par game in a 96-80 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Howard, who had 20 straight double-doubles, was in foul trouble most of the game and finished with seven points and five rebounds in 24 minutes.

Bucks win again, rout Wade-less Heat (AP)

The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Miami Heat another thumping Saturday, this time with Dwyane Wade watching from the bench. John Salmons scored 18 points and the Bucks took advantage of the injured Wade's absence to win their sixth game in a row, 94-71. Milwaukee improved to 3-0 this season against Miami, winning by a total of 50 points.

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade inactive for fourth straight game with injured calf
Dwyane Wade is out for the fourth consecutive game because of a strained left calf, and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says his All-Star guard is doubtful for Sunday's game at Orlando.

Heat G Arroyo arrested after traffic stop
Miami Heat point guard Carlos Arroyo has been charged with resisting arrest after police say he was pulled over for driving suspiciously.

Miami Heat guard Carlos Arroyo arrested during traffic stop
Miami Heat guard Carlos Arroyo was arrested during a traffic stop Friday morning, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported.

Heat G Arroyo charged after traffic stop (AP)
Miami Heat point guard Carlos Arroyo has been charged with resisting arrest after police say he was pulled over for driving suspiciously. The Coral Gables Police Department reports that a motorcycle officer made several attempts to pull Arroyo over Friday morning. After Arroyo was stopped, police say he refused to get out of his vehicle several times before complying.

Wizards sign oft-injured G Livingston (AP)
Shaun Livingston has signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards and will be in uniform for Friday night's game against New York. The former fourth overall pick in the 2004 draft played 10 games this season for Oklahoma City, averaging 1.0 points and 2.0 rebounds. Livingston was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers and has also played for the Miami Heat.

Wade misses third game as Wolves topple Heat
Kevin Love had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence for a rare road victory, 91-88 over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Wolves beat Heat while Wade sits again (AP)

Kevin Love had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of Dwyane Wade's absence for a rare road victory, 91-88 over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Jonny Flynn added 16 points and three steals for the Timberwolves, who snapped a six-game losing streak and won for just the fifth time in 29 road games this season.

Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade to sit out third straight game
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is out for the third straight game because of a strained left calf.

Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade out of walking boot but still day-to-day
All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat is no longer in a walking boot and remains listed as day-to-day with a strained left calf.

Mavs take down Wade-less Heat
Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night.

Wade sits again, Heat lose to Mavericks (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night. All-Star game MVP Dwyane Wade missed his second in a row with a strained left calf and watched from the bench as the Heat's five-game winning streak ended.

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sidelined again with strained calf
Miami guard Dwyane Wade sat out his second straight game because of a strained left calf, missing the Heat's game against Dallas on Saturday night.

Grizzlies' Brewer tears hamstring
Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami.

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer tears hamstring in first game since trade
Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami.

Grizzlies' Brewer tears hamstring (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami. The team announced Saturday that an MRI exam confirmed the injury and Brewer will be out indefinitely. A timetable for his return will be set after an evaluation next week. Brewer was acquired Thursday from the Utah Jazz for a protected future first-round draft pick.

Beasley sets career high; Heat win fifth straight
Michael Beasley scored a career-high with 30 points and the short-handed Miami Heat won their season-best fifth straight by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-87 in double overtime on Friday night.

Beasley's 30 lift Wade-less Heat in 2OT (AP)

Michael Beasley scored a career-high with 30 points and the short-handed Miami Heat won their season-best fifth straight by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-87 in double overtime on Friday night. The Heat, playing without Dwyane Wade and Rafer Alston, blew an 18-point lead in regulation than pulled away in the second overtime behind Udonis Haslem, who scored eight points in the final five...

Calf strain holds Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade out vs. Grizzlies
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was inactive for Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a left calf strain.

Miami Heat trying to acquire Carlos Boozer, sources say
The Miami Heat have spent the final hour-plus before the NBA's 3 p.m. ET trading deadline trying to convince the Utah Jazz to surrender Carlos Boozer, according to NBA front-office sources.

Wade injures calf, Heat hold off Nets (AP)

Michael Beasley had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat overcame the early loss of All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade in beating the New Jersey Nets 87-84 on Wednesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory. Jermaine O'Neal, who strained his lower back in a first-quarter fall, hit three free throws and had two blocks down the stretch as the Heat used a game-closing 13-4 spurt to...

Dwyane Wade leaves Miami Heat game early with strained calf
Dwyane Wade left Wednesday's Heat game with a strained calf.

Heat's Wade leaves with strained calf (AP)
All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade was knocked out of the Miami Heat's game against New Jersey on Wednesday night because of a strained left calf. Wade played had eight points in the opening 7:26 of the first period before leaving the game. It was not clear when Wade was injured. Heat center Jermaine O'Neal strained his lower back in a fall in the opening 1:55, but the team expected him to return.

Agent expects Suns to trade Stoudemire
The agent for Amare Stoudemire says he expects the All-Star power forward to be traded by Thursday's deadline, with Cleveland and Miami the most likely destinations.

Wade helps Heat cruise by Iverson, 76ers (AP)

A tough practice paid big dividends for the Miami Heat. Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, continuing a run of easy wins for the streaking team. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points for Miami, which won its third straight, and Udonis Haslem had 13 while Michael Beasley added 12.

Wade helps Heat cruise by Iverson, 76ers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Miami Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points for Miami, which won its third straight. Philadelphia welcomed back Allen Iverson, who returned after missing five games to help care for his ill daughter, Messiah.

Sources: Miami Heat making big push for Amare Stoudemire
The Heat are making a push to trade for the Suns' Amare Stoudemire, sources said on Monday.

Dwyane Wade on free agency: Miami where I want to be
Dwyane Wade on free agency: Miami is where I want to be.

Heat get past short-handed Hawks 94-76 (AP)

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra believes two days can change the Heat's season. Two wins in two days at least lifted the team's mood entering the All-Star break. Jermaine O'Neal scored 19 points, Dwyane Wade had 18 and Miami took advantage of Atlanta's thin bench to beat the Hawks 94-76 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta Hawks without Jamal Crawford, Zaza Pachulia against the Miami Heat
The Atlanta Hawks are without guard Jamal Crawford and backup center Zaza Pachulia against the Miami Heat.

Heat snap skid at 5, beat Rockets 99-66 (AP)

Desperate to snap a five-game losing streak, the Miami Heat raced to their largest halftime lead of the season and beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 99-66 on Tuesday night. The Heat shot 13 for 15 during a 9 1/2 -minute stretch in the first half and led 56-31 at halftime. Dwyane Wade had 17 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter.

Riley, Conradt join Hall board (AP)
Hall of Fame coaches Pat Riley and Jody Conradt are among seven people chosen for the Hall's Board of Governors. Joining Riley, the Miami Heat president who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and Heat, and Conradt, who led the Texas women to an undefeated national championship in 1986, are: ESPN president George Bodenheimer; Junior Bridgeman, CEO of Bridgeman Foods Inc.

Bulls end 3-game skid, keep Heat reeling (AP)

Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 95-91 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After blowing a fourth-quarter lead the previous night at Atlanta, the Bulls showed the poise that led to five straight wins before this skid and prevailed even though they were missing the injured Joakim Noah and suspended Tyrus Thomas.

Bulls suspend F Thomas for game vs. Heat (AP)
The Bulls have suspended forward Tyrus Thomas for their game against the Miami Heat for conduct detrimental to the team. Thomas' suspension is another blow to a team that had lost three straight and was already short-handed up front for Saturday's game, with Joakim Noah sidelined by plantar fasciitis in his left foot that is expected to keep him out until after the All-Star break.

Pierce, Billups headline 3-point field (AP)
All-Stars Paul Pierce of Boston and Chauncey Billups of Denver headline the field for the 3-point contest. Also chosen for the field Friday were defending champion Daequan Cook of Miami, Golden State rookie Stephen Curry, New York's Danilo Gallinari and Phoenix center Channing Frye. Cook scored 19 points in an overtime round to beat Orlando's Rashard Lewis last year.

Struggling Celtics drop Heat at home
Even without Paul Pierce, the Boston Celtics had too much for Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.

LeBron's 36 cool off Wade, Heat in Cleveland
LeBron James scored 36 points -- 17 on free throws -- and Daniel Gibson added 12 after returning from the hospital as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran their winning streak to 10 with a 102-84 win over Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.

James has 36 as Cavs win 10th straight (AP)

LeBron James scored 36 points -- 17 on free throws -- and Daniel Gibson added 12 after returning from the hospital as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran their winning streak to 10 with a 102-84 win over Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat on Thursday night. James started at point guard for Gibson and added eight assists and seven rebounds.

Scoring binge puts Durant in MVP company (AP)

One by one, Kevin Durant has been taking the NBA's biggest names and scoring his way right on past them. First Kobe. Then LeBron. Next up, Carmelo. With a spree that began just before Christmas, Durant has climbed into a virtual tie with Denver's Carmelo Anthony for first place in the NBA scoring race.

Rondo has 22 and 14 as Celtics top Heat (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists in his second straight outstanding game against the Miami Heat, leading the Boston Celtics to a 107-102 victory Wednesday night. Rondo hit a 3-pointer at the 24-second buzzer to make it 60-58 early in the third quarter and the Celtics never trailed after that, although Miami stayed close.

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce out vs. Miami Heat, likely sitting Friday as well
Paul Pierce sat out with a foot injury on Wednesday and will likely miss Friday's game as well.

Bogut, Bucks cut gap to 2 games behind Heat
Andrew Bogut had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Carlos Delfino finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami for the second time in three nights, 97-81 Monday to climb within two games of the slumping Heat.

Bogut has 22 and 11 as Bucks top Heat (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Carlos Delfino finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami for the second time in three nights, 97-81 Monday to climb within two games of the slumping Heat for the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. Charlie Bell and Hakim Warrick each scored 12 for the Bucks, who outscored Miami 54-27 over the final 19 1/2 minutes...

Michael Beasley returns for Miami Heat; Jermaine O'Neal (back) sits out
Heat forward Michael Beasley returned to the Miami lineup for Monday night's game against Milwaukee after missing two games with a hyperextended right knee, while center Jermaine O'Neal sat out with back stiffness.

Heat F Beasley returns, C O'Neal sits (AP)
Heat forward Michael Beasley returned to the Miami lineup for Monday night's game against Milwaukee after missing two games with a hyperextended right knee, while center Jermaine O'Neal sat out with back stiffness. Beasley was wearing a large brace to support the knee, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said the second-year player from Kansas State was cleared after evaluation.

Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers out indefinitely with injury
Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers has a partially torn ligament in his left thumb and is out indefinitely.

Warrick catches fire late to fuel Bucks past Heat
Hakim Warrick scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the short-handed Miami Heat for a 95-84 win on Saturday.

Bucks hold off short-handed Heat 95-84 (AP)

Hakim Warrick scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the short-handed Miami Heat for a 95-84 win on Saturday. Andrew Bogut and Brandon Jennings each had 17 points for Milwaukee. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 21 points, but was in foul trouble most of the game.

Miami Heat F Michael Beasley sidelined for second straight game
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed his second consecutive game with a hyperextended right knee and guard Mario Chalmers was out with a sprained left thumb.

Wade leads Heat to 92-65 rout of Pistons (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 22 points and Jermaine O'Neal added a double-double as the Miami Heat routed the Detroit Pistons 92-65 Friday night. Heat forward Michael Beasley missed his first game of the season with a hyperextended right knee, and Miami got another scare when O'Neal went down with a knee injury in the first minute.

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley held out against Pistons
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley missed Friday night's game against the Detroit Pistons with a hyperextended right knee.

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley has no swelling in knee
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley will be a game-time decision Friday night in Detroit because of a hyperextended right knee.

Beasley (knee) goes down; Heat fall to Raptors
Chris Bosh had 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 111-103 on Wednesday night.

Bosh, Bargnani lift Raptors over Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh had 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 111-103 on Wednesday night. Dwyane Wade had 35 points and 10 rebounds and former Raptors center Jermaine O'Neal scored 22 for Miami, which lost Michael Beasley to a right knee injury.

LeBron propels Cavs as Wade falters at buzzer
LeBron James hit two free throws after a scary tumble with 4.1 seconds left for the winning points, and Dwyane Wade missed a jumper at the buzzer as the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 92-91 on Monday night.

James' Cavs eke out win over Wade's Heat (AP)

LeBron James hit two free throws after a scary tumble with 4.1 seconds left for the winning points, and Dwyane Wade missed a jumper at the buzzer as the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 92-91 on Monday night. Wade finished with 32 points for Miami, all but two of them in what was an epic first half shootout between superstars.

Jamario Moon of Cleveland Cavaliers says he's recovered, expects to play vs. Miami Heat
Cleveland forward Jamario Moon says he has recovered from a left abdominal strain and expects to play Monday night when the Cavaliers visit the Miami Heat.

Heat roll past freefalling Kings 115-84 (AP)

Someday, the Miami Heat will play another close game. For now, they'll savor the easy ones. Dwyane Wade had 27 points and eight assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, Michael Beasley added 21 points and 13 rebounds and a bizarre week of blowouts for the Heat continued with a 115-84 victory over the freefalling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Heat demolish Kings behind Wade's 27 points
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and eight assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, Michael Beasley added 21 points and 13 rebounds and a bizarre week of blowouts for the Miami Heat continued with a 115-84 victory.

Wade, Heat bounce back, pound struggling Wiz
Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Wade's 32 help Heat rout Wizards 112-88 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 32 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 112-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Two nights after the Heat were roasted by coach Erik Spoelstra after Wednesday's 39-point loss in Charlotte, they began the second half of their season with a flourish. Wade, who earlier this season had two of this three 40-point performances against the Wizards, was 12 for 19 from...

Bobcats continue surge, rip Heat 104-65 (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history, 104-65 over the listless Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The matchup to determine fifth place in the Eastern Conference was no matchup at all.

Wade helps Heat stake early lead as Pacers fall
Dwyane Wade scored 18 of his 32 points in the first quarter as Miami ran out to a commanding early lead, and the Heat went on to beat the Indiana Pacers 113-83 on Tuesday night.

Heat start fast, roll past Pacers 113-83 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 18 of his 32 points in the first quarter as Miami ran out to a commanding early lead, and the Heat went on to beat the Indiana Pacers 113-83 on Tuesday night. Michael Beasley scored 21 for Miami, which led 36-19 after one quarter and by 23 at one point in the opening half. Wade shot 12 of 20 and passed the career 11,000-point mark with a second-quarter layup.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison sidelined by mild concussion
Oklahoma City center Nick Collison is sitting out Monday's game against Atlanta after sustaining a mild concussion in the win over Miami.

Durant scores 36 as Thunder roll by Heat (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 36 points on the most efficient shooting night of his career and also pulled down 10 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the road-weary Miami Heat 98-80 on Saturday night. Durant went 14 for 18 from the field to finish at 77 percent, the highest mark of his three-year career.

Dwyane Wade breaks Tim Hardaway's Miami Heat assists record
Dwyane Wade has become the Miami Heat's career leader in assists, breaking the record set by Tim Hardaway.

Wade burns Rockets with 37 points in Heat's win
Dwyane Wade scored 37 points, his second consecutive big game since spraining his wrist, and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 115-106 on Friday night.

Wade scores 37 as Heat defeat Rockets (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 37 points, his second consecutive big game since spraining his wrist, and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 115-106 on Friday night. Rafer Alston had 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting against his former team and Jermaine O'Neal added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Heat, who snapped Houston's eight-game home winning streak.

Mourning in Haiti to provide relief (AP)
Retired NBA star Alonzo Mourning has flown to Haiti to assist relief workers in earthquake-ravaged Port-au-Prince. He is joining former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade and other pro athletes in an effort to raise funds for the recovery. Mourning arrived in the devastated capital on Friday. In a statement first released to The Associated Press, Mourning says he is confident the athletes "can...

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade wants antitrust lawsuit dismissed
An antitrust lawsuit against Dwyane Wade should be dismissed because the Heat star has the right to control licensing of his name and image, Wade's attorneys told a federal judge.

Boozer, Williams help Jazz rout Heat (AP)

Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists and Carlos Boozer finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Jazz beat the road-weary Heat 118-89 on Monday night, Utah's first win over Miami in more than two years. Mehmet Okur added 13 points and tied his career high with five blocks as the Jazz beat the Heat for the first time since December 2007.

Kaman, Davis lift Clippers to 1 game below .500
Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Baron Davis had 11 points and 14 assists, and the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers surged to their sixth straight home victory, 94-84 over the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Clippers top Heat, now 1 win shy of .500 (AP)

Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Baron Davis had 11 points and 14 assists, and the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers surged to their sixth straight home victory, 94-84 over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Eric Gordon scored 17 points and Rasual Butler added 13 for the Clippers, who moved within one game of .500 with another one-sided win in their impressive run at Staples Center.

Wade turns lights out on Suns, finishes with 33
Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns.

Wade, O'Neal lift Heat over Suns (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on Friday night. O'Neal's basket made it 105-104, and after Jason Richardson's miss, O'Neal converted two free throws with 10.9 seconds left.

Former Orlando Magic guard Rafer Alston signs with Heat
Rafer Alston got his wish, signing with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season and getting the chance to play alongside Dwyane Wade again.

Heat sign PG Alston for rest of season (AP)
Rafer Alston got his wish, signing with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season and getting the chance to play alongside Dwyane Wade again. The 33-year-old point guard cleared waivers at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the Heat announced the signing about an hour later. Alston will be with the team when it opens a six-game road trip Friday in Phoenix.

Celtics top Heat in OT despite Wade's 44 (AP)

Dwyane Wade made what seemed like the perfect play. Rajon Rondo came up with something better. Rondo scored 25 points, including a buzzer-beating layup after catching Paul Pierce's lob at the end of regulation, then delivered the biggest shot of overtime as the Boston Celtics got a wild 112-106 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Sources: Carlos Arroyo will continue through the end of season with Miami Heat
Point guard Carlos Arroyo will continue under contract through the end of the season, according to front office sources of the Miami Heat.

Heat trade Quinn to Nets
The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida.

Heat send Quinn to Nets, may eye Alston (AP)
The Miami Heat traded point guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday, a move that could be a precursor to Rafer Alston's return to South Florida. Alston agreed to a buyout agreement with the Nets earlier Tuesday, and two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the guard is hoping to sign with the Heat later this week.

Sources: Miami Heat to trade Chris Quinn, go after Rafer Alston
The Miami Heat have reached an agreement to trade guard Chris Quinn to the New Jersey Nets to create a roster spot and reduce their luxury-tax bill slightly before trying to re-sign the NBA's newest free agent: Rafer Alston.

Cavaliers' Moon to miss 3 weeks (AP)
Cleveland's Jamario Moon is expected to miss three weeks with an abdominal strain. Moon, signed as a free agent last summer from Miami, is averaging 5 points and 3.5 rebounds as a reserve for the Cavaliers. Cleveland (27-9) hosts Washington (10-21) on Wednesday.

Heat jump out to early lead, rout reeling Hawks
Dwyane Wade had 28 points and eight rebounds, Michael Beasley scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and the Miami Heat took control in the opening minutes on the way to beating the Atlanta Hawks 92-75 on Monday night.

Wade, Beasley lift Heat by sliding Hawks (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 28 points and eight rebounds, Michael Beasley scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and the Miami Heat took control in the opening minutes on the way to beating the Atlanta Hawks 92-75 on Monday night. Udonis Haslem scored 12 points and Quentin Richardson added 10 rebounds for Miami, which snapped a three-game losing streak and moved within 3 1/2 games of Atlanta for the No.

Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal sits vs. Atlanta Hawks with strained groin, hip flexor
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal is out of the lineup against the Atlanta Hawks with a strained groin and hip flexor.

Jackson's 35 lift Bobcats over Heat (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 13 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, D.J. Augustin added all 13 of his in the final 11 minutes and the Charlotte Bobcats won a road game for just the second time this season, beating the Miami Heat 107-97 on Saturday. Jackson shot 11 of 20 from the floor, added eight rebounds, and his 3-pointer in front of the Heat bench with 1:50 left sealed it for...

Duncan's double-double leads Spurs by Heat
Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.

Duncan's 23 and 10 power Spurs over Heat (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Manu Ginobili added 18 points for the Spurs, who have won 10 of 12. But the Heat are the only winning team among those victories, a fact not lost on Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

West helps Hornets hold off Heat 95-91 (AP)

David West scored six of his 21 points in the last 55 seconds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Miami Heat 95-91 on Wednesday night. Chris Paul had 18 points and nine assists, and Emeka Okafor had 15 points, 14 rebounds and a key block on Udonis Haslem in the final 30 seconds, helping the Hornets end a two-game skid and snap Miami's three-game winning streak.

Blazers sign F Shavlik Randolph (AP)
The short-handed Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Shavlik Randolph with a hardship exemption from the league. Randolph, who spent last season with Portland, brings the Blazers' roster to 16 players. The league has allowed the team two hardship exemptions in light of a rash of injuries. Randolph was waived by Miami earlier this year.

Wade scores 25 as Heat rip Pacers 114-80 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points in only 28 minutes, Jermaine O'Neal added 19 points on 6 of 7 shooting against his former team and the Miami Heat enjoyed their largest victory margin this season by topping the Indiana Pacers 114-80 on Sunday night. Michael Beasley scored 16 points and Udonis Haslem added 13 for Miami, 5-1 in its last six games.

Heat hold off Knicks in NYC
Playing with a "Ray Lewis-style" defensive mentality is working well for the Miami Heat, but they still need that offensive burst once in a while.

Wade posts 30 as Heat shut down Knicks' streak
Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine rebounds, and the Miami Heat spoiled New York's return to Christmas competition, snapping the Knicks' three-game winning streak with a 93-87 victory Friday.

Wade's 30 help Heat cool off Knicks (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine rebounds, and the Miami Heat spoiled New York's return to Christmas competition, snapping the Knicks' three-game winning streak with a 93-87 victory Friday. Michael Beasley added 13 of his 19 points after halftime for the Heat, who opened a comfortable lead by limiting New York to 31 points across the middle two quarters.

Resurgent Knicks face Heat at Garden (AP)
The New York Knicks have certainly come a long way since being crushed by the Miami Heat in their season opener. Led by a suddenly solid defense, the Knicks look to continue their surprising December and win their seventh straight at Madison Square Garden on Friday against a Heat team that has been shaky on offense.

Wade, Heat hold Jazz to lowest output of season
Dwyane Wade scored 29 points and the Miami Heat held the Utah Jazz to their lowest offensive output of the season, winning 80-70 on Wednesday night.

Wade, defense lead Heat past Jazz again (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 29 points and the Miami Heat held the Utah Jazz to their lowest offensive output of the season, winning 80-70 on Wednesday night. Udonis Haslem added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat, who improved to 11-1 against Utah since the start of the 2004-05 season. Quentin Richardson scored 11 for Miami, which also had its lowest score of the year, one point shy of the 81 it managed...

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap takes 10 stitches, leaves game
Paul Millsap has left the Utah Jazz's game at Miami after getting hurt trying to defend Heat center Joel Anthony.

Roy shines late as Blazers rally by Heat (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 and the Portland Trail Blazers used a big run in the final minutes to beat the Miami Heat 102-95 on Sunday night. Andre Miller scored 17 points and Martell Webster added 15 for Portland, which trailed by six with 5 1/2 minutes remaining.

Upper back spasms limit Dwyane Wade at Miami Heat practice
Heat star Dwyane Wade has spasms in his upper back, limiting him in practice.

Wade, Beasley help Heat rout Magic (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 25 points and seven assists, Michael Beasley added 22 points and the Miami Heat were in control throughout an easy 104-86 victory over the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Dorell Wright and Quentin Richardson each scored 11 points for the Heat, who beat their Southeast Division rivals for the second time in two meetings this season.

Wade, Heat take control early, cruise past Magic
Dwyane Wade had 25 points and seven assists, Michael Beasley added 22 points and the Miami Heat were in control throughout an easy 104-86 victory over the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

Gay's 41 help Grizzlies to rout of Heat (AP)

Rudy Gay won't forget this one. Neither will the Miami Heat. Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies got their biggest road win in more than two years by topping the suddenly struggling Heat 118-90 on Sunday night.

Imagining D-Wade and LeBron together in Miami
Let's play a little fantasy basketball. Only in Randy Hill's fantasy, LeBron and D-Wade are on the same team. Would it work?

Gay sets career high with 41 points to rout Heat
Rudy Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed a rare road blowout by beating Miami Heat 118-90 on Sunday night.

Gay's 41 lead Grizzlies to rout of Heat (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed a rare road blowout by beating Miami Heat 118-90 on Sunday night. Gay made 15 of 28 shots, topping his previous career best by five points, and became just the fourth player since January 2007 to score at least 40 against Miami in a...

Miami Heat's Quentin Richardson held out with sore hamstring
Quentin Richardson has been held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right hamstring.

Heat F Richardson out for Grizzlies game (AP)
Quentin Richardson has been held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right hamstring. Yakhouba Diawara, who played in only one of Miami's first 21 games of the season, started at forward in place of Richardson. Heat guard Dwyane Wade was in the lineup Sunday despite being bothered by a sore right wrist, and Miami also had center Jermaine O'Neal back...

Nowitzki, Dampier lead Mavs past Heat (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Erick Dampier finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks added to Miami's home woes by beating the Heat 106-93 Friday night. Jason Terry scored 16 points, J.J. Barea added 12 points and 10 assists, and former Heat forward Shawn Marion scored 12 for Southwest Division-leading Dallas.

Heat C O'Neal misses game vs. Mavericks (AP)
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal missed Friday night's game against Dallas to remain with relatives after a family funeral in South Carolina. He was expected to return to Miami and rejoin the team in time for practice Saturday, coach Erik Spoelstra said. O'Neal also missed Miami's game Sunday in Sacramento to be with his family.

Wade's double-double helps Heat control Kings
Dwyane Wade had 34 points and 10 assists and the Miami Heat never trailed in a 115-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Wade's 34 and 10 carry Heat past Kings (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 34 points and 10 assists and the Miami Heat never trailed in a 115-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. The Heat used a 29-19 second quarter to take control of the game and led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter. In the fourth, the Kings cut the lead to 97-91 with 5:42 left, but Wade made a pair of jumpers and found Quentin Richardson for a 3-pointer,...

Bryant's 3 at buzzer sinks Heat 108-107 (AP)

Down by two with 3.2 seconds left, Kobe Bryant merely wanted to drive for a tying basket. His foot slipped when he got the ball, and Miami's defense forced Bryant to throw up an off-balance 3-point shot that was well off target and far too long. Yes, everything went wrong on the Los Angeles Lakers' final possession.

Bryant's 3 at buzzer sinks Heat 108-107 (AP)

Kobe Bryant banked in a 3-pointer over Dwyane Wade's defense at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Los Angeles Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Bryant scored 33 points, but his off-balance bank shot from straightaway over Wade's outstretched hand likely will rank among the most incredible shots of his...

Kobe hits 3 at buzzer to lift Lakers past Heat
Kobe Bryant banked in a 3-pointer over Dwyane Wade's defense at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Los Angeles Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Wade now 0-6 in Denver as Nuggets roll (AP)

The Pepsi Center remains Dwyane Wade's personal house of horrors. The Miami Heat star fell to 0-6 in Denver when Carmelo Anthony and Nene led the Nuggets to a 114-96 rout Thursday night. Denver is the only city where Wade has never won in his seven seasons in the NBA. Wade, who snapped an 0-11 skid at Indiana earlier this season, had high hopes for another breakthrough against the Nuggets --...

Family issue to keep Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal out vs. the Sacramento Kings
Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal said he will miss Sunday's game in Sacramento and might be away from the team for up to a week in order to be in South Carolina with his family after they decided to take his ailing uncle off of life support.

Beasley's 27 help Heat hold off Blazers (AP)

Michael Beasley scored a season-high 27 points, Dwyane Wade had 18 points and 12 assists and the Miami Heat led from the start in beating the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 Tuesday night. Beasley was 8 of 15 from the field and 11 of 12 for free throws as the Heat (10-7) ended a two-game losing streak.

GM Vandeweghe to coach Nets rest of season
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe will serve as the team's coach for the rest of the season. The Nets made the official announcement Tuesday morning. The Nets fired Lawrence Frank, their coach for 6 1/2 seasons, on Sunday. They lost to the Lakers under interim coach Tom Barrise that night, tying the 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1999 Los Angeles Clippers by losing 17 consecutive games to open a season.

After home slide, Heat hit the road (AP)
Something about going on the road has always appealed to Miami forward Udonis Haslem. After all, it can't be any tougher than playing at home has been lately for the slumping Heat. Miami has lost six of its last nine games overall, not to mention four of its last six at home -- and both those wins were one-point buzzer-beaters, first over the lowly New Jersey Nets on Nov.

Garnett near-perfect as Celtics' rally beats Heat
Kevin Garnett scored 24 points on 11 of 12 shooting, Ray Allen delivered the big blow with a 3-pointer with 1:38 left and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 92-85 on Sunday night.

Garnett helps Celtics rally past Heat (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 24 points on 11 of 12 shooting, Ray Allen delivered the big blow with a 3-pointer with 1:38 left and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 92-85 on Sunday night. Paul Pierce scored 15 points and Kendrick Perkins finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which opened a four-game road trip by winning its fourth straight.

Magic F Barnes fined $20K for ball toss (AP)
Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Saturday for throwing a basketball into the stands. The Miami Heat's Michael Beasley soared over Barnes to grab an offensive rebound and dunk the ball for the winning points with 1.6 seconds left in a 99-98 win over Orlando on Wednesday.

Ray Allen back with Celts after visiting sick son
Celtics guard Ray Allen is spending time with his ill son and may miss the opener of Boston's four-game road trip. Allen was not at Celtics practice Saturday and coach Doc Rivers didn't know whether he would make the trip to Miami for the game against the Heat on Sunday night. Allen went to a hospital to be with his son Walker after Friday night's victory over the Raptors. Walker Allen was diagnosed with diabetes during the 2008 NBA finals.

Celtics' Allen spending time with sick son
Celtics guard Ray Allen is spending time with his ill son and may miss the opener of Boston's four-game road trip. Allen was not at Celtics practice Saturday and coach Doc Rivers didn't know whether he would make the trip to Miami for the game against the Heat on Sunday night. Allen went to a hospital to be with his son Walker after Friday night's victory over the Raptors. Walker Allen was diagnosed with diabetes during the 2008 NBA finals.

Jamison, Young lift Wizards over Heat (AP)

Antawn Jamison scored 24 points, Nick Young added 22 and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat for the first time in seven tries, 94-84 on Friday night. Jamison, playing for the first time this season against the Heat after missing the first two meetings because of a shoulder injury, scored his 16,000th career point.

Jamison, Wiz beat Heat for first time in 7 tries
Antawn Jamison scored 24 points, Nick Young added 22 and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat for the first time in seven tries, 94-84 on Friday night.

Is Vince a good fit for Magic?
Vince Carter's 22 points were nice, but Orlando falls to Miami. Charley Rosen analyzes how the Magic's big trade is working out.

Carter can't save Magic from tough loss vs. Heat
Vince Carter's 22 points were nice, but Orlando falls to Miami. Charley Rosen analyzes how the Magic's big trade is working out.

Heat top Magic on Beasley's putback dunk (AP)

Michael Beasley dunked a missed shot by Dwyane Wade with 1.6 seconds remaining, lifting the Miami Heat to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Wade's jumper was short, and Beasley soared in the air to take the rebound and seal the victory, which didn't come without controversy.

Beasley put-back dunk stuffs Magic with 1.6 left
Michael Beasley dunked a missed shot by Dwyane Wade with 1.6 seconds remaining, lifting the Miami Heat to a 99-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Cavs to sit Shaq for sixth straight game
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Wednesday's game against Detroit with an injured shoulder, the sixth game in a row he will miss. O'Neal hasn't played since a Nov. 12 win over Miami. The Cavs are being cautious with O'Neal after acquiring him from Phoenix in an offseason trade. They are trying to keep him healthy the second half of the season and playoffs. He hoped to play against the Pistons after practicing Monday. O'Neal has averaged 11.3 points and 6.

Haslem's jumper lifts Heat over Hornets (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night. Haslem finished with 14 points off the bench, including both field goals for Miami in the final minute. He tied the game at 100 with 45 seconds left, then after Marcus Thornton put the Hornets ahead with a free throw, Haslem won it with a shot...

Haslem's helping hand boosts Heat past Hornets
Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and Udonis Haslem hit a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night.

Shaq misses fifth straight game (AP)
Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the fifth straight game he has missed with a shoulder injury. O'Neal hasn't played since a Nov. 12 win over Miami. Cavs coach Mike Brown said before Saturday's game against Philadelphia that O'Neal won't play in a game again until he practices.

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors past Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. It's the second straight game that Bosh and Bargnani each had a double-double, after doing it in Wednesday's 104-91 loss at Utah.

Bosh, Bargnani combine to end Raptors' skid
Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Johnson has 30, Hawks win sixth straight (AP)

Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record. Johnson scored 30 points on the heels of a 35-point effort against Portland on Monday.

Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder past Heat (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook had 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder added to their surprising start by beating the Miami Heat 100-87 on Tuesday night. An early 20-1 run put the Thunder in control, and a 14-2 burst in the third quarter helped seal it for Oklahoma City. Jeff Green added 13 for the Thunder, who've won three straight on the road.

Week 4 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Michael Beasley is starting to show signs of life in Miami, which of course is good news for Fantasy owners. Our Sergio Gonzalez gives him the nod for Week 4 and shares some other suggestions in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Wade buries winless Nets with 3 as time expires
Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.

Wade's late 3-pointer keeps Nets winless (AP)

Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Wade's shot was the 17th tie or lead change in the fourth quarter and came after the Nets' Brook Lopez tipped in teammate Rafer Alston's missed runner with 4.1 seconds remaining.

LeBron to switch numbers as tribute to Jordan
LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan. The Cavaliers player, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, says players should pay tribute to Jordan for the Hall of Famer's long-lasting impact on the game. He made the comments following the Cavs' win in Miami on Thursday. James said he's willing to make the switch and he wants to start a petition to get every player in the league to give up their numbers.

LeBron: Give up No. 23 as Jordan tribute (AP)
LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan. The Cavaliers superstar, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, says players should pay tribute to Jordan for the Hall of Famer's long-lasting impact on the game. He made the comments following the Cavs' win in Miami on Thursday night, and the news was first reported by The Plain Dealer of...

Wade outscores LeBron, but Cavs win in Miami


James' 34 lift Cavs over Wade's Heat (AP)

LeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade next season, and that was fine. Having them on the same court was enough of a treat for now. The two All-Stars put on a show in their first showdown of the season, and James scored 34 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 111-104.

Troubled Cavaliers G West inactive again (AP)
Troubled Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was inactive for the second night in a row Thursday, and coach Mike Brown says his status was day to day. West made the trip to Miami but sat out against the Heat because of an "internal matter," Brown said. That was the same reason given for West missing Wednesday's win at Orlando.

At 6-1, Heat await test from Shaq, James (AP)
One team is off to a flying start, already in first place and unbeaten in five games against Eastern Conference rivals. The other appears a bit slow from the NBA starting gate, languishing just a game over .500. Entering the season, there probably weren't many prognosticators expecting Miami and Cleveland to be in those positions.

Jordan picks Wade to debut new Nike shoe
NBA star Dwyane Wade pleaded for years to join the Jordan Brand family, wanting to wear the shoe his idol made famous. His persistence is being rewarded. When Jordan Brand makes its long-awaited release of the Air Jordan 2010 in February to commemorate the popular line's 25th anniversary, Wade will debut the shoe. Hand-picked for the role by Michael Jordan himself, the Miami Heat guard called it "a huge honor.

Wade, Heat match best start by beating Wizards
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-76 on Tuesday night.

Wade scores 41 as Heat match best start (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-76 on Tuesday night. It's the second time Wade has topped 40 this season, both against Washington: He scored 40 last Wednesday in the nation's capital. Michael Beasley scored 15 points and Mario Chalmers added 13, including a 3-pointer that put Miami up...

Randy Foye sprains ankle, latest injured Washington Wizards guard
Washington guard Randy Foye sprained his right ankle midway through the second quarter of Tuesday night's game against Miami and was not expected to return.

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Heat's Arison says he's confident Wade will stay
Even with the free-agent bonanza of 2010 looming, Miami owner Micky Arison believes Dwyane Wade will be starring with the Heat for many years to come. While he was "disappointed" that a contract extension wasn't agreed to this past offseason, Arison said Tuesday that he has "every indication" Wade wants to remain in Miami for the duration of his career. Wade likely will be one of the headline names in next summer's free-agent class.

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison: Dwyane Wade expected to stay with Miami
Even with the free-agent bonanza of 2010 looming, Miami owner Micky Arison believes Dwyane Wade will be starring with the Heat for many years to come.

Heat hand Nuggets first loss, 96-88 (AP)

By the time Dwyane Wade got rolling, the Miami Heat were already in control. That's just fine with the reigning NBA scoring champion. Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night. Mario Chalmers scored 16 points, Quentin Richardson added 13 and Udonis Haslem finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds...

Wade, O'Neal combine, hand Nuggets 1st loss
Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Miami Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night.

Wizards G Miller sprains left shoulder (AP)
Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Wizards' game against Miami on Wednesday night and is expected to miss seven to 10 days. Miller first hurt the shoulder in the third quarter in a collision with the Heat's Mario Chalmers. He immediately clutched his shoulder and was taken to the locker room.

Wade's 40 lift Heat over Wizards 93-89 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 40 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 25 seconds left, to lead the Miami Heat in a 93-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. It was the first time Wade reached 40 points since getting a career-high 55 in April against New York. Quentin Richardson had 19 points and nine rebounds for Miami (4-1).

Suns' Barbosa out again with bad wrist (AP)
Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa is out for the Suns' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night with an injured right wrist. Barbosa played only 14 minutes in Phoenix's win against Minnesota on Sunday. He also missed the win at Miami on Tuesday. Through three games, Barbosa was averaging 15.7 points and 56 percent shooting.

Hot 4th keeps Suns perfect, hands Heat 1st loss
Steve Nash scored 30 points and added eight assists, and the Phoenix Suns used a dominant fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 104-96 in a matchup of NBA unbeatens Tuesday night.

Nash scores 30 as Suns improve to 4-0 (AP)

Sluggish at times offensively, the high-octane Phoenix Suns unveiled a new wrinkle. Zone defense, of all things, kept the Suns unbeaten. Steve Nash scored 25 of his 30 points in the second half, added eight assists and the Suns used a dominant fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 104-96 in a matchup of NBA unbeatens Tuesday night.

Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa sits out unbeatens clash vs. Miami Heat
Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa missed the Suns' game Tuesday night against the Miami Heat with an injured right wrist.

Miami Heat sharpshooter Daequan Cook sidelined by shoulder
Miami swingman Daequan Cook is out for the Heat's game against Phoenix because of problems with his strained right shoulder.

Wade reaches 10,000 points in Heat win (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points to push his career total to 10,005, reserve Udonis Haslem had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat stayed unbeaten by downing the Chicago Bulls 95-87 on Sunday night. Carlos Arroyo scored 12 points, Mario Chalmers added 11 and Michael Beasley overcame a 3-of-12 shooting night to finish with 10 points and 11 rebounds for Miami (3-0), which took the lead for...

Former NBA C Alan Ogg dies at 42 (AP)
Alan Ogg, a 7-foot-2 shotblocker who played for UAB and spent parts of three seasons in the NBA, died Sunday from complications from a staph infection, a university spokesman said. He was 42. UAB spokesman Norm Reilly said Ogg died at UAB Hospital. Ogg played 80 NBA games over three seasons beginning in 1990 with the Miami Heat, who had a moment of silence Sunday night before playing Chicago.

O'Neal burns former mates as Heat rock Pacers
Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 96-83 on Friday night.

O'Neal's 22 and 12 power Heat by Pacers (AP)

Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 96-83 on Friday night. The Pacers traded O'Neal before the 2008-09 season as they focused on rebuilding with younger players. He was animated throughout the game, drawing a technical foul for hanging on the rim after a dunk and later smiling when Pacers fans booed him.

Longtime Miami Heat starter Udonis Haslem relegated to backup role; Michael Beasley to start
Longtime starting forward Udonis Haslem has been relegated to a backup role on the Miami Heat, with coach Erik Spoelstra calling it a "difficult and uncomfortable" decision.

Heat F Haslem relegated to backup role (AP)
Without much thought, Udonis Haslem started reciting a long list of players who are good enough to be NBA starters yet come off the bench. He's now one of them. Haslem is out of Miami's starting lineup for the first time in six years, paving the way for Michael Beasley to open at power forward.

Wade's 26 help Heat roll past Knicks (AP)

Dwyane Wade picked up where he left off. So did the defenseless New York Knicks. Wade began defense of his NBA scoring title with 26 points, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat opened their season with a 115-93 win over the Knicks on Wednesday night. New starting power forward Michael Beasley scored 21 for Miami, which shot 9 of 25 in the first quarter --...

Miami Heat retire No. 10 jersey of 'grateful' Tim Hardaway
The Heat retired Tim Hardaway's jersey on Wednesday.

Miami Heat to raise Tim Hardaway's No. 10 to rafters before season opener
Tim Hardaway already has one banner celebrating his achievements with the Miami Heat. He's about to get another.

Heat F Beasley involved in new photo flap
Michael Beasley has been thrown into another photo flap. Seven pictures of the Miami Heat forward asleep on a boat have been posted on celebrity Web site TMZ.com, including one with several beer bottles and cans on a nearby table. The pictures were taken on a team outing earlier this month. The 20-year-old Beasley said Saturday that he does not drink, and the ship's captain released a statement saying the player did not "consume or even touch" alcohol on the trip.

Pics of Miami Heat's Michael Beasley near bottles causes flap
Michael Beasley has been thrown into another photo flap.

Wade scores 35 in Heat's defeat of Grizzlies
Dwyane Wade scored 35 points in 29 minutes and the Miami Heat overcame an early 18-point deficit in beating the Memphis Grizzlies 99-93 in a preseason game Wednesday night.

Wade scores 35 in 29 minutes in Heat win (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 35 points in 29 minutes and the Miami Heat overcame an early 18-point deficit in beating the Memphis Grizzlies 99-93 in a preseason game Wednesday night. Udonis Haslem scored 17 for Miami (2-4), which erased a 43-25 deficit by scoring 35 of the next 52 points. Memphis (2-5) was paced by Rudy Gay's 28 points.

Wade has 14 points, 6 assists in return (AP)
There was no home team. Kansas fans had to choose between rooting for Julian Wright and the Hornets or Mario Chalmers and the Heat. Kansas State fans wanted to cheer for Miami because of Michael Beasley, but that also meant rooting for Chalmers, a former Jayhawk. No one knew what to do, so they just cheered the whole time.

Wade sits out as Thunder rally by Heat (AP)

Foul trouble limited Kevin Durant for much of three quarters, but it didn't stop him when the Oklahoma City Thunder needed him most. Durant scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder rally for a 96-91 preseason win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Jeff Green added 25 points for the Thunder (2-2), who didn't take their first lead until there was...

Dwyane Wade misses second straight Heat preseason game
Dwyane Wade will sit out the Miami Heat's preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night with a strained muscle in his left rib cage.

Needing point-guard help, Heat sign Arroyo
The Miami Heat have announced signing free agent guard Carlos Arroyo. Terms of the deal were not disclosed in Monday's announcement. Arroyo, a seven-year NBA veteran, spent last season in Israel playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He appeared in 28 games, averaging 15.3 points, 5.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds. The 30-year-old Arroyo most recently played in the NBA for Orlando. He appeared in 161 games with the Magic from 2005-08.

Carlos Arroyo returns to NBA, signs contract with Miami Heat
The Heat have signed backup point guard Carlos Arroyo.

Heat sign free agent G Arroyo (AP)
The Miami Heat have announced signing free agent guard Carlos Arroyo. Terms of the deal were not disclosed in Monday's announcement. Arroyo, a seven-year NBA veteran, spent last season in Israel playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He appeared in 28 games, averaging 15.3 points, 5.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds.

Rookie Blair scores 28 as Spurs top Heat (AP)

Rookie DeJuan Blair scored 28 points on 11 of 13 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 95-93 in a preseason game Sunday night. Blair scored 15 of his points in the final quarter, including a nifty basket inside with 1:02 left as the Spurs erased an 11-point deficit over the final 12 minutes.

Miami Heat likely without Dwyane Wade, Jermaine O'Neal against Spurs
Dwyane Wade is expected to miss Miami's preseason game against San Antonio with a strained muscle around his left ribs.

Magloire, Jerebko suspended for altercation
Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit's Jonas Jerebko have been suspended by the NBA for their altercation in a preseason game. Magloire was penalized two games for starting the altercation and striking Jerebko in the face with 5:04 left in the fourth quarter of Detroit's 87-83 victory on Monday. Jerebko was suspended one game for retaliating and hitting Magloire in the face.

Miami Heat's Jamaal Magloire, Detroit Pistons' Jonas Jerekbo suspended
Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit's Jonas Jerebko have been suspended by the NBA for their altercation in a preseason game.

Miami Heat sticking to the plan
Pat Riley has a solid plan in place for the Heat, and it has a lot to do with the summer of 2010

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat is not 100 percent sure he will play for Team USA at worlds in 2010
Dwyane Wade became the second Team USA player in a week to express a degree of uncertainty on the question of playing for the United States at the 2010 world championship in Turkey.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat is not 100 percent sure he will play for Team USA at worlds in 2010
Dwyane Wade became the second Team USA player in a week to express a degree of uncertainty on the question of playing for the United States at the 2010 world championship in Turkey.

Heat ink deal with presenting sponsor
For the first time, the Miami Heat have a presenting sponsor. The Heat formally unveiled a multiyear deal Thursday with Assist-Card, a travelers' insurance company. Financial terms were not disclosed. Several NBA teams, including Miami, have recently struck deals for new revenue streams in response to the struggling economy. The Heat recently had all basketball operations employees accept pay cuts of up to 20 percent, in return for no layoffs in the department.

Heat ban Twitter from locker room (AP)
At 10:05 Monday morning, Dwyane Wade told his 96,348 followers on Twitter that he was heading to work. "The first drive in to the beginning of the season," Wade wrote. That was fine with the Miami Heat. But there won't be any updates by "dwadeofficial" from work. Miami players can no longer participate in social networking while at the arena, home or away.

Miami Heat ban Twitter at work
The Heat are banning social networking from the locker room or during games.

Heat telling players: No Twitter at work
The Miami Heat are banning social networking from the locker room or during games. Players are being urged to use good judgment when Tweeting on their own time. Dwyane Wade used Twitter to tell the world when he left for work Monday morning. That's fine with the Miami Heat. Updates from work, though: No longer allowed. But when it comes to "office hours," coach Erik Spoelstra says it's forbidden.

Beasley: Rehab 'lowest hour,' apologizes to Heat
Michael Beasley said that an offseason stay in a rehabilitation facility was his "lowest hour," denied that he has a substance abuse problem and apologized Friday to the Miami Heat organization. Beasley would not reveal any specific details of the treatment he received in Houston, other than acknowledging that he became "pretty upset" upon learning his stay would be considerably longer than first planned.

Miami Heat get apology from Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley is apologizing to the Miami Heat, and calling his stay in a Houston rehab facility his "lowest hour."

VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Heat
The Miami Heat didn't make any major moves. In the improving East, that might mean they take a few steps back, our NBA Tipoff says.

Wade looking to build on career season (AP)
Dwyane Wade's numbers were better than ever last season. Here comes his encore opportunity. A Miami Heat offseason that seemed stagnant at times, stormy at others is ending, with practice opening Tuesday. Quentin Richardson has arrived, Jamario Moon has departed, and Michael Beasley has returned after a monthlong stay in a Houston rehab facility for substance abuse and other treatment.

Wolves: Blount can seek another team (AP)
Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center. Blount will not report to training camp next week or participate in the preseason, the Timberwolves announced Wednesday. They said the decision was mutual. Blount will stay at his Miami home while agent Mark Bartelstein tries to find a team where his client can get...

Beasley back with Heat following rehab
Michael Beasley rejoined his Miami Heat teammates Monday following a monthlong stay in a rehabilitation facility to address substance abuse and other issues. Beasley took part in a voluntary offseason workout and quickly drew rave reviews from coaches, many of whom were able to visit and work with him during the rehab stint. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra personally saw Beasley three times in the past month, and someone from the Heat staff was with the second-year forward daily.

Michael Beasley back with Miami Heat after monthlong stay in rehab
Michael Beasley is back with the Miami Heat.

Heat to retire Tim Hardaway's number - Tim Hardaway (G) Indiana Pacers
The Miami Heat intend to retire Tim Hardaway's jersey on opening night.

Miami Heat to put Tim Hardaway's No. 10 jersey in rafters
The Miami Heat will retire former guard Tim Hardaway's No. 10 jersey in a ceremony Oct. 28, immediately prior to the season-opener against the New York Knicks.

Heat will retire Hardaway's No. 10
The Miami Heat will retire former guard Tim Hardaway's No. 10 jersey in a ceremony Oct. 28, immediately prior to the season-opener against the New York Knicks. It will be the second jersey retired in Heat history: Alonzo Mourning's No. 33 went to the rafters last season. Heat president Pat Riley said Hardaway is part of the "taproot and foundation for what we hope to be a long tradition of success here in Miami." Hardaway played 13 NBA seasons, nearly six of those with the Heat.

Heat to retire Hardaway's No. 10 jersey (AP)
The Miami Heat will retire former guard Tim Hardaway's No. 10 jersey in a ceremony Oct. 28, immediately prior to the season-opener against the New York Knicks. It will be the second jersey retired in Heat history: Alonzo Mourning's No. 33 went to the rafters last season. Heat president Pat Riley said Hardaway is part of the "taproot and foundation for what we hope to be a long tradition...

Pay cuts for Riley, Spoelstra; Heat avoid layoffs
Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs. The cuts affect everyone in the department, including team president Pat Riley, head coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant coaches, scouts and others. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel first reported the salary reduction in its Tuesday editions. Player salaries are not being affected. The Heat laid off 20 members of its business operations staff in May as a result of the economic downturn.

Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra among Miami Heat employees taking pay cut to prevent layoffs
Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs.

Heat's Riley, Spoelstra accept pay cuts (AP)
Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs. The cuts affect everyone in the department, including team president Pat Riley, head coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant coaches, scouts and others. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel first reported the salary reduction in its Tuesday editions.

Report: Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade puts contract talks on hold
Dwyane Wade has reportedly decided to stop negotiating with the Heat and test free agency after the season.

Riley backs Beasley, 'confident' of big 2009-10
Michael Beasley is in daily contact with the Miami Heat and is working out under the direction of team personnel, with plans of being with the team when training camp begins later this month. Speaking about Beasley for the first time since the 20-year-old entered a Houston rehabilitation facility last month, Heat president Pat Riley said Tuesday that he's "confident ... very confident" Beasley will have a strong season for Miami and insisted he still strongly believes in the No.

Miami Heat are standing behind Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley still has the full support of the Miami Heat. Team president Pat Riley said Tuesday that the Heat are in daily contact with Beasley, the 20-year-old forward who entered rehabilitation and counseling at a Houston facility last month.

Ex-Heat player James stationed in Iraq (AP)
Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat's 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind. "It happens," James said. "Even here." Even here -- on the front line of the Iraq war. A former NBA player who often wondered about his true calling, Tim James is now a U.S.

Heat guard Beverly signs in Greece - Patrick Beverley (G) Miami Heat
Heat guard Patrick Beverly has signed with a team in Greece.

Reports: Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley checks into Houston rehab
Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley has entered a rehabilitation hospital in Houston to address possible substance and psychological issues, reports said Monday.

Report: Beasley checks into rehab for depression
A person briefed on the situation says Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley is battling depression-related issues and is being treated at a Houston rehabilitation facility. Beasley checked into the facility last week, the person told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity citing of privacy concerns. A photo of the No. 2 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft was posted Friday to his Twitter account, in which Beasley is displaying a new tattoo across his shoulders.

Magic sign Williams after not playing last year
The Orlando Magic have announced signing free agent guard Jason Williams. General Manager Otis Smith said Wednesday that Williams will provide depth and leadership to the team's backcourt. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Williams retired in September 2008 after playing a season for the Miami Heat, where he average 8.8 points per game. He did not play the 2008-09 season. Williams was a first-round draft pick and seventh overall in 1998.

Jason Williams unretires, joins Magic (AP)
The Orlando Magic have announced signing free agent guard Jason Williams. General Manager Otis Smith said Wednesday that Williams will provide depth and leadership to the team's backcourt. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Williams retired in September 2008 after playing a season for the Miami Heat, where he average 8.8 points per game.

Nuggets re-sign backup point guard Anthony Carter
The Denver Nuggets, who lost Dahntay Jones and Linas Kleiza to free agency, have fulfilled one of coach George Karl's offseason wishes with the re-signing of backup point guard Anthony Carter. Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien said: "AC's loyalty to (owner) Stan Kroenke, George Karl and Denver is exemplary; rarely seen in professional athletics today." Carter has averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 assists and 2.2 rebounds over his 10-year NBA career with Miami, San Antonio, Minnesota and Denver.

Heat acquire Richardson from T-Wolves for Blount
Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount. Richardson, who can play both shooting guard and small forward, is a close friend and workout partner of Heat star Dwyane Wade, the reigning NBA scoring champion. Richardson averaged 10.2 points last season for New York Knicks.

Minnesota Timberwolves trade Quentin Richardson to Miami Heat for Mark Blount
Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount.

NBA free agents: Miami Heat reportedly still interested in Allen Iverson's services
The Miami Heat supposedly haven't cooled on the idea of adding Allen Iverson to next season's roster.

Chad Ford: NBA teams like New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves have salary-cap space in 2010
Chad Ford takes a look at which teams will have money to spend in 2010.

Heat have yet to upgrade roster (AP)
So far this summer, the Miami Heat have been scorned by Lamar Odom, been unable to add any veterans through free agency or trades, and listened to NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade make a public request for some roster upgrades before deciding if his future will be in South Florida. Somehow, Heat president Pat Riley doesn't sound overly concerned.

Nuggets get PF Allen from Bucks for 2 players
The Denver Nuggets have acquired Malik Allen from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Walter Sharpe and Sonny Weems. The Nuggets announced the deal Friday. Allen played in 49 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. In 409 games over an eight-year career, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds. He also played for Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, New Jersey and Dallas.

Odom agrees to re-sign with Lakers
After flirtiing with Miami, Lamar Odom will stay in L.A.. The free agent has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, according to reports.

Reports: Odom agrees to re-sign with Lakers
After flirting with Miami, Lamar Odom will stay in L.A.. The free agent has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, according to reports.

Reports: Odom agrees to re-sign with Lakers
After flirtiing with Miami, Lamar Odom will stay in L.A.. The free agent has agreed to re-sign with the Lakers, according to reports.

Wade questions follow Spoelstra abroad (AP)
Making his first trip to his mother's native Philippines in 35 years, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra heard a familiar question. What does Dwyane Wade's future hold? That's what Spoelstra was asked Tuesday after he, Heat assistants David Fizdale and Chad Kammerer, and others held a clinic for about 200 kids from the Filipino city of Zamboanga.

Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star. A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would go nationwide barely got off the ground. And now those former business associates claim Wade walked away from a binding contract. "He's only hurting himself.

Heat's Wade pressed by multiple lawsuits (AP)

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star. A deal to open a restaurant chain -- D. Wade's Place -- which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would go nationwide barely got off the ground.

Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat continues recruitment of Lamar Odom in LA
Dwyane Wade announced via his Twitter account late Sunday night that he has flown to Los Angeles to bring Lamar Odom back to the Heat.

Miami Heat may not be better with Carlos Boozer or Lamar Odom
Acquiring Boozer or Odom or both would change the Heat's outlook much less than one might think.

Heat don't match Cavs' offer for Moon
Restricted free-agent forward Jamario Moon is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Miami Heat said Friday they had decided not to match the offer sheet Moon signed with Cleveland. Moon finished last season with Miami. The Cavaliers had roughly $3.2 million of its midlevel exception to sign the 6-foot-8 Moon.

Miami Heat don't match Cleveland Cavaliers' offer for F Jamario Moon
Restricted free-agent forward Jamario Moon is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bryant 'optimistic' Odom will stay with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom. "I'm optimistic that he'll be back," Bryant said Wednesday at a news conference in Singapore as part of a six-country Asian tour. "He makes us a much, much stronger team." Negotiations broke down last week as the Lakers retracted a contract offer to Odom. The Miami Heat are also wooing the 6-foot-10 forward. Odom played a key role off the bench in the Lakers' championship run.

Jamaal Magloire re-signs with Miami Heat
Reserve Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat, giving the team four centers under contract.

Cavaliers sign Moon to offer sheet
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet. Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed. Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were not returned. Miami has seven days to match the offer. Moon averaged 7.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per game last year.

Ex NBA G Burks critical after gunshot - Antonio Burks (G) Miami Heat
Former Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat PG Antonio Burks is in critical condition after being shot at his home in Memphis.

If Heat don't match offer, Cavs will get Moon
The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed their pursuit of restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon, who finished last season with Miami. The Heat have seven days to match Cleveland's contract offer to the 29-year-old Moon. The Cavs announced the offer on Monday but did not release terms. Miami, which may be pursuing free agent Lamar Odom and clearing out salary cap space for next summer, is not expected to match Cleveland's offer. Cleveland has roughly $3.

Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers sign Miami Heat's Jamario Moon to offer sheet
The Cavaliers have continued their offseason remodeling by signing restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet, according to NBA front-office sources.

Cavs sign Heat F Moon to offer sheet (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet. Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed. Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were not returned. Miami has seven days to match the offer.

Cavaliers sign Moon to offer sheet
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet. Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed. Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were not returned. Miami has seven days to match the offer. Moon averaged 7.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per game last year.

Wade to Odom: 'Come home' to Miami (AP)
Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice. He hopes those chats start again soon. The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years ago in the trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal to South Florida, have made the free agent forward an offer to return and help Wade once...

Report: Miami Heat talk deal for free-agent forward Lamar Odom, Pat Riley says
The Heat have discussed a Lamar Odom deal that would approach the $9 million salary the free-agent forward nearly agreed to last week with the Lakers, a report says.

Wade ditches Converse for Nike's Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the company's once-thriving basketball business.

Wade leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the company's once-thriving basketball business.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand.

Wade leaving Converse for Nike (AP)
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the...

Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move
Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice. He hopes those chats start again soon. The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years ago in the trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal to South Florida, have made the free agent forward an offer to return and help Wade once again.

D-Wade in 'no rush' to sign Heat extension
When Dwyane Wade checked his cell phone shortly after midnight Sunday, he got perhaps the most predictable text message of his life. After all, it hardly classifies as stunning news that the Miami Heat want to keep him. Wade said Heat president Pat Riley texted those sentiments very early Sunday, in what amounts to a largely ceremonial move. The Heat had to wait until 12:01 a.m.

Memphis Grizzlies chase Allen Iverson but think Miami Heat lead race
The Grizzlies are interested in Allen Iverson but think the Heat are the favorite to land him.

Dwyane Wade: Miami Heat want to discuss contract extension
Dwyane Wade said that Heat president Pat Riley texted that he wants to discuss a contract extension with his star.

Wade gets contract extension offer from Heat
The Miami Heat didn't wait long to announce the NBA's worst-kept secret: They want to keep Dwyane Wade. The reigning NBA scoring champion said he received a text from Heat president Pat Riley regarding a contract extension shortly after midnight Sunday, the first day the team could make such an offer. Wade said he will have more formal talks with the team later this summer. "There's no rush," he said Sunday night, before he and Alonzo Mourning hosted a charity basketball game in Miami.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat says there's no rift between him, Pat Riley, clarifies position
Dwyane Wade said he is not at odds with Pat Riley and that the two men have the same goal -- continued improvement for the Miami Heat. But that doesn't mean Wade is backing down on his demand that the team improve before he signs a long-term deal.

Wade will stay if team is a title contender
Dwyane Wade's future with the Miami Heat hinges entirely around the team returning to NBA title contention. The reigning NBA scoring champion, who can opt out of his Heat deal after the coming season, said Monday that simply getting to the playoffs "is not enough" to satisfy him. Wade's contract status is the biggest issue facing the Heat this summer.

Dwyane Wade says he'll stay with Miami Heat if team returns to title contention
Dwyane Wade's future with the Heat hinges entirely around the team returning to NBA title contention.

Wade says he'll stay if Heat contend (AP)
Dwyane Wade's future with the Miami Heat hinges entirely around the team returning to NBA title contention. The reigning NBA scoring champion, who can opt out of his Heat deal after the coming season, said Monday that simply getting to the playoffs "is not enough" to satisfy him. Wade's contract status is the biggest issue facing the Heat this summer.

O'Neal germane to Miami's success
Jermaine O'Neal didn't have the best debut with the Heat, but he plans to play better and should provide Fantasy owners with improved production. Our Jamey Eisenberg recently talked with O'Neal after his first game and breaks down how he will play in Miami.




Wade's 32 and 10 help Heat beat Thunder (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 32 points and 10 assists to help the Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-94 Sunday night to end an extended road trip on a positive note. Wade went on a scoring flurry early and then came back in to stave off a fourth-quarter rally by the Thunder. He capped the night by methodically taking apart Oklahoma City's defense with a series of passes to his teammates.

Yao goes 12-for-12 as Rockets down Heat (AP)

Yao Ming set a Houston record by going 12-for-12 from the field, and finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds in the Rockets' 93-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Rafer Alston added a season-high 22 points to help the Rockets improve to 2-1 since Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest were shelved to recover from injuries.

Mourning still unsure on return to Heat (AP)
Alonzo Mourning is sprinting, jumping and dunking. That doesn't mean the former All-Star will soon be playing. The former and perhaps future Miami Heat center said Saturday he still doesn't know if he can return to the rigors of the NBA, even though his recovery from devastating knee and leg injuries 13 months ago is going far better than any doctor could originally imagine.

Cook makes 6 3s as Heat top Bucks 102-99 (AP)

Reserve Daequan Cook hit six 3-pointers en route to a career-high 24 points, and Dwyane Wade overcame a 5-for-20 shooting night with 17 points and 13 assists in the Miami Heat's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The Heat improved to 3-2 on a seven-game trip even as Wade struggled, starting 0-for-6 from the field, but contributing by distributing the ball.

Heat end Timberwolves' 5-game win streak (AP)

Dwyane Wade was his usual remarkable self on Tuesday night against Minnesota, and it almost wasn't enough. Wade had 31 points and eight assists in a wildly entertaining duel with Randy Foye, and Shawn Marion hit the go-ahead free throws with 22 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-96 victory over the Timberwolves.

Bynum leads Lakers past Heat 108-105 (AP)

Andrew Bynum scored a season-high 24 points, including a go-ahead follow shot with 18.5 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 108-105 Sunday night to become the first Western Conference team to reach 30 victories. After Bryant tipped in Kobe Bryant's miss to give the Lakers a 104-102 lead, Chris Quinn missed a baseline jumper.

Wade scores 41, Heat top Kings in OT (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 10 of his 41 points in overtime to help the Miami Heat outlast the Sacramento Kings 119-115 on Friday night. Wade scored the final five points in overtime for the Heat, who had dropped three of four games. Relentless no matter who was covering him, Wade made 11 of 26 shots and 18 of 24 free throws.

'Melo-less Nuggets win fifth straight (AP)

Chauncey Billups, Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith scored 21 points apiece to help the Denver Nuggets win their fifth straight game, 108-97 over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Kenyon Martin and Nene scored 14 points each for Denver in the Nuggets' seventh victory in eight games. Denver played without scoring leader Carmelo Anthony, out at least three weeks after fracturing a finger on his right hand...

Heat point guard Livingston traded to Grizzlies
The Miami Heat traded guard Shaun Livingston and cash to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in the 2012 draft.

Heat trade G Livingston to Grizzlies (AP)
The Miami Heat traded guard Shaun Livingston and cash to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in the 2012 draft. Livingston, a once-dynamic point guard who signed with the Heat in October with hopes of resurrecting his career after a catastrophic knee injury, only played in four games with Miami.

Antoine Walker arrested on DUI suspicion (AP)
Former NBA player Antoine Walker has been charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach. Police say Walker was driving a black Mercedes without the lights on when he was pulled over early Monday morning. Police say officers smelled alcohol and that Walker looked sleepy. Police say he refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

Spurs use strong 4th to beat Heat 91-84 (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and the Southwest Division-leading San Antonio Spurs held off the Miami Heat 91-84 on Monday night. The Spurs, who won their third straight, only trailed once -- and that was for a mere 31 seconds. San Antonio put five players in double figures, ran out to a quick 10-point lead and shot 59 percent in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Ex-Celtic Walker faces drunken-driving charge
Former NBA player Antoine Walker has been charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach.

Wade leads Heat over Nets 101-96 in OT (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, had three key blocks in the closing minutes and the Miami Heat overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-96 in overtime Saturday night. Wade did it all in the Heat's biggest comeback victory of the season. The superstar went up high for two blocks on 7-footer Brook Lopez, including one in overtime, and swatted a jumper by Vince Carter into the stands...

Marion sits out against Nets with back spasms
Miami forward Shawn Marion missed the Heat's game against New Jersey on Saturday night because of back spasms.

Nets G Harris inactive vs. Heat (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris was inactive for the Nets' game Saturday night against the Miami Heat in order to rest a sore right hamstring. Harris leads the Nets in scoring and assists, averaging 23.7 points and 6.6 assists. He had a team-high 26 points and 11 assists in the Nets' 93-91 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

Magic win 10th straight vs. Heat, 86-76 (AP)

Rashard Lewis had 17 points and Jameer Nelson scored 16 to help the Orlando Magic overcome a big game from Dwyane Wade and beat the Miami Heat, 86-76 Friday night. Dwight Howard, the leader in All-Star balloting, added 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic, who extended their regular-season winning streak to 10 straight over their instate rivals.

Heat beat Cavaliers on LeBron's birthday (AP)

LeBron James keeps getting the same birthday present: A loss. Dwyane Wade had 21 points and 12 assists, Mario Chalmers added 21 points and eight assists, and the Miami Heat dropped King James' pro record on birthdays to 0-3 with a 104-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. On the day he turned 24, James scored a fitting 24 of his 38 points in the second half, almost enough to rally...

Cavs stay perfect at home, beat Heat (AP)

Not even Dwyane Wade can humble the Cavaliers at home. LeBron James scored 33 points -- four more than good buddy Wade, the NBA's leading scorer -- and Cleveland remained the league's only unbeaten team on its own floor with a 93-86 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. For the second straight game, the Cavaliers had to come back late at Quicken Loans Arena to extend their home winning streak,...

Heat top 2007-08 win total, beat Bulls (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 28 points, Daequan Cook hit three big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as Miami pulled away, and the Heat eclipsed last season's win total by beating the Chicago Bulls 90-77 on Friday. Mario Chalmers had 16 points and six assists while Michael Beasley -- the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, after the Bulls chose Derrick Rose -- scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth for...

Lakers' Farmar decides to have knee surgery
Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, who hurt his left knee last week against the Miami Heat, will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee.

Heat's Wade donates home to displaced family
When Dwyane Wade heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home -- and ruined all the family's possessions -- the Miami Heat star knew he had to do something.

Heat match last season's win total of 15 (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Daequan Cook scored 15 of his 20 points to spark a second-quarter comeback, and the Miami Heat matched last season's win total by beating the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors 96-88 on Tuesday night. Udonis Haslem scored 16 points and Shawn Marion finished with a Heat season-high 16 rebounds as Miami reached the 15-win mark in 27...

Wounded Warriors without Crawford vs. Heat
For once, Jamal Crawford will take it easy on the Miami Heat.

Groin sidelines Warriors G Crawford (AP)
For once, Jamal Crawford will take it easy on the Miami Heat. The Golden State guard missed the Warriors' game in Miami on Tuesday night with a strained left groin, adding to the team's significant injury woes. Golden State has already been without Monta Ellis (ankle), Corey Maggette (hamstring) and Stephen Jackson (left hand).

Doctor recommends surgery for Lakers' Farmar
A doctor has recommended surgery for Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, who hurt his left knee last week against the Miami Heat.

Wade scores 43 points as Heat beat Nets (AP)

Dwyane Wade matched his season high with 43 points to lead the Miami Heat to 106-103 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Wade, the NBA's leading scorer, scored 12 of the Heats final 14 points. Wade put Miami ahead to stay with a reverse layup with 1:58 remaining for a 98-97 lead. Udonis Haslem sealed the win with a jumper from the corner with 14.7 seconds left that put the Heat up by...

Farmar out for at least 3 games with bum knee
Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will miss at least three games because of a knee injury he sustained in Friday night's 89-87 loss to the Miami Heat.

Lakers G Farmar out 3 games with injury (AP)
Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will miss at least three games because of a knee injury he sustained in Friday night's 89-87 loss to the Miami Heat. Farmar went for a layup in the fourth quarter and landed awkwardly. He had an MRI exam Saturday in Florida that showed a tear in the meniscus of his left knee.

Wade scores 35 as Heat stifle Lakers (AP)

Dwyane Wade got his offensive touch back. More importantly, the Miami Heat brought a level of defense that the Los Angeles Lakers simply hadn't seen this season. Wade scored 35 points, including a desperation 3-pointer to close the third quarter, and the Heat held the Lakers to their lowest scoring total this season in knocking off the reigning Western Conference champions 89-87 on Friday night.

Bryant unveils new low-cut shoes (AP)
The high-flying Kobe Bryant will now ply his trade in low-cuts. Bryant unveiled his latest Nike signature shoe Friday night -- a low-cut sneaker the league's reigning MVP donned in a game for the first time when his Los Angeles Lakers visited the Miami Heat. At 11.6 ounces, Nike says it's the lightest basketball shoe it has created, and Bryant is convinced the switch makes the most sense for his...

Redd's hot start helps Bucks beat Heat (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks wanted a quick start to their three-game road trip, and Michael Redd delivered. Redd scored 16 of his 21 points in the first quarter, and the Bucks started fast before holding off a late rally to beat the Miami Heat 98-83 on Monday night. "I was having some fun," Redd said. "I took the challenge of Dwyane Wade and tried to contain him.

Mayo leads Grizzlies to fourth straight (AP)

O.J. Mayo scored 28 points, Rudy Gay added 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Miami Heat 102-86 Sunday for their fourth straight win. Memphis' winning streak is its longest since it won the final five games of the 2005-06 season. Darko Milicic finished with 13 points and reserve Mike Conley had 12 for the Grizzlies.

Hawks shake off bad start, beat Heat (AP)

The Miami Heat got off to their best start of the season, an 11-0 blitz that had Atlanta guard Mike Bibby slamming the ball down in disgust. From there, nearly everything went the Hawks' way. Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Bibby and Josh Smith each added 15, and Atlanta shook off that woeful beginning to beat Miami with ease Friday night, 87-73.

Heat's Beasley misses game with flu (AP)
Rookie forward Michael Beasley has been ruled out of the Miami Heat's game against the Atlanta Hawks with flulike symptoms. Friday night's game was the first Beasley has missed this season. The No. 2 pick in this year's draft has been Miami's second-leading scorer behind Dwyane Wade so far, averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 rebounds on 45 percent shooting.

Wade's 41 lift Heat past Bobcats 100-96 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, 10 in the final 8 1/2 minutes to help the Miami Heat rally in the fourth quarter and beat the Charlotte Bobcats 100-96 on Monday night. Mario Chalmers scored 15 and Shawn Marion added 13 points for the Heat, who extended their winning streak to four -- their longest in nearly two years.

Bobcats without Wallace after family death
Charlotte Bobcats starting small forward Gerald Wallace will not play against the Miami Heat following the death of his grandmother. Wallace returned home to Alabama after Saturday's loss to Cleveland and was not with team for Monday's shootaround. A team official said Wallace should rejoin the club sometime this week. Wallace is second behind Jason Richardson on the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/479115238" height="1" width="1"/

Bobcats without Wallace vs. Heat after family death
Charlotte Bobcats starting small forward Gerald Wallace will not play against the Miami Heat following the death of his grandmother. Wallace returned home to Alabama after Saturday's loss to Cleveland and was not with team for Monday's shootaround. A team official said Wallace should rejoin the club sometime this week. Wallace is second behind Jason Richardson on the team in scoring at 15.3 points per game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/478777303" height="1" width="1"/

Wade's 38 help carry Heat over Thunder (AP)

For a team less than three years removed from winning an NBA championship, a three-game winning streak might seem like no big deal. But to the Miami Heat, it's a significant step forward. NBA scoring leader Dwyane Wade scored 25 of his 38 points in the first half and Miami beat the reeling Oklahoma City Thunder 105-99 on Saturday night.

Wade helps Heat move back over .500 (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and the Miami Heat climbed back above .500 by beating the short-handed Utah Jazz 93-89 on Wednesday night. The Heat closed a five-game road trip at 3-2 with their ninth win in the last 10 meetings against Utah, which was missing a large chunk of its regular lineup. Miami (10-9) took advantage inside and outrebounded Utah 45-38 as injured forwards Carlos Boozer, Andrei...

Heat rally for wild OT win over Warriors (AP)
The Golden State Warriors keep finding new ways to lose. Missed defensive rebounds. Blown inbounds plays. Poor decisions on offense. All of those things did in sinking Golden State in its latest mishap. Chris Quinn hit a tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, Michael Beasley stole the ensuing inbounds pass and made the decisive free throw, and the Miami Heat pulled off a wild 130-129...

Wade's 43 help Heat beat Shaq, Nash sits (AP)

Dwyane Wade was on a mission -- and it was impossible for the Phoenix Suns to stop him. Wade scored a season-high 43 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Suns 107-92 Friday night in the first matchup between the teams since the Shaquille O'Neal for Shawn Marion blockbuster trade last February. Neither O'Neal nor Marion was much of a factor in the game dominated by the unstoppable Wade.

Trail Blazers dominate Heat, win 106-68 (AP)

Portland is 6-0 at home for the first time since the 1998-99 season, and the wins are getting easier. Reserve Channing Frye scored 17 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 16, and the Trail Blazers built a big first-quarter lead on the way to a 106-68 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. After narrowly winning their first three home games this season, Portland has won two of its last three by...

Marion back in Phoenix, Shaq faces Heat (AP)
Shawn Marion was a fan favorite in Phoenix for many years, a stalwart of the run-and-gun Suns teams that were perennial playoff contenders. But his return to Phoenix will be overshadowed by a 7-foot-1 guy who, well, overshadows just about everything. When Marion and the Miami Heat visit the Suns on Friday night, it'll be the first time Shaquille O'Neal sees the Heat since the trade that brought...

Heat Wright has surgery on left knee
Heat forward Dorell Wright was expected to miss at least three weeks after having surgery Tuesday to remove debris from his left knee. Wright has played only one game for Miami since he tore his left meniscus on March 2 and had surgery the following day. He has battled pain and swelling in the knee since the Heat opened camp in late September. Wright was expected to be able to resume on-court training in three weeks. The fifth-year player has appeared in 134 games for the Heat, averaging 6.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/465471472" height="1" width="1"/

Miami F Wright out at least 3 weeks after surgery
Heat forward Dorell Wright was expected to miss at least three weeks after having surgery to remove debris from his left knee.

Rockets end perfect three-game road trip in Miami
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Rockets complete 3-0 trip, beat Heat (AP)

Yao Ming scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 20 and the Houston Rockets finished off a perfect three-game road trip against the Eastern Conference with an 107-98 win over the Miami Heat on Monday night. Rafer Alston added 14 points for Houston, which finished with six players in double figures and outrebounded Miami 51-35.

Wade scores 38 despite flu to rally Heat (AP)

With his team in a double-digit hole, Dwyane Wade hit a long 3-pointer at the end of the first half, then turned toward the Miami Heat bench and nodded. His message was clear: This game isn't over. And his teammates went out and proved him right. Wade shook off flu-like symptoms to score 38 points, and the Heat outscored Indiana by 21 after halftime to beat the Pacers 109-100 on Saturday night.

Raptors overcome Wade's 40 to beat Heat (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored a season-high 25 points, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame a huge night by Dwyane Wade to beat the Miami Heat 101-95 on Wednesday night. Anthony Parker scored 19 points, and Chris Bosh added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who blew a 17-point, late-third-quarter lead but ultimately scrambled to beat Miami for...

Wade shakes off ankle injury, Heat win (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 19 points, 10 assists and six rebounds Tuesday night, and the Miami Heat caught a couple of breaks in the final minutes to beat the struggling Washington Wizards 94-87. Wade, who played despite rolling his ankle in a loss at Toronto on Sunday, led six players in double figures as the Heat beat the Wizards for the second time in five days and celebrated a rare road victory.

Wade misses practice with sprained ankle
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sat out practice Monday to get treatment on a sprained right ankle. Wade, the NBA's second-leading scorer at 27.9 points per game, is listed as a game-time decision in Miami's matchup in Washington on Tuesday. He has played through similar slight sprains in the past. Wade got hurt during the third quarter of Sunday's 107-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors, but was able to complete the game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/456541760" height="1" width="1"/

Raptors end 3-game skid, beat Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 27 points, Jermaine O'Neal had 11 points and 18 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors snapped a two-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Kris Humphries scored 14 points and Andrea Bargnani added 12 in his first start of the season. Jason Kapono and Anthony Parker each had 10.

Spurs sign G Ahearn with Parker out (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs signed guard Blake Ahearn on Sunday, adding a new face in the backcourt with Tony Parker still recovering from a sprained ankle. The Spurs signed the 6-foot-2 Ahearn from the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. He played in 12 games for Miami last season, averaging 5.8 points and 1.6 assists.

Heat ride Wade to rout Wizards 97-77 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 24 points before taking the fourth quarter off, and the Miami Heat held Washington without a field goal for 9 minutes in the second half on the way to an easy 97-77 victory over the Wizards on Friday night. Michael Beasley scored 19 points for Miami (5-4), which needed 20 games to hit the five-win mark last season.

Oden says he's ready to return to Blazers lineup
Blazers center Greg Oden says he'll play Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, even though the team is listing him officially as a game-time decision.

Oden to return to Blazers' lineup Wednesday
Greg Oden says he's ready to play. The Portland Trail Blazers center says he'll play Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, even though the team is listing him officially as a game-time decision. Oden has missed the Blazers' last six games because of a sprained right foot suffered in Portland's season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. "Feels good. I'm ready. I'm excited," Oden said after Wednesday's shootaround. "I'll hopefully play the full game tonight." Oden was the No.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/450945826" height="1" width="1"/

Blazers get Oden back, beat Heat 104-96 (AP)

All the buzz was about Greg Oden's return, yet it was another rookie who stole the show for the Portland Trail Blazers. Rudy Fernandez scored 25 points, including a clutch spinning jumper as the shot clock expired with 44.9 seconds left, and the Blazers celebrated Oden's comeback from a sprained right foot with a 104-96 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Heat F Marion misses second straight game
Heat forward Shawn Marion was held out of Miami's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night because of continued problems with a strained groin. Marion was injured in Saturday's loss at New Orleans. He sat out Miami's win over New Jersey on Monday and got treatment again nearly until game time Wednesday with hopes of playing against the Blazers. Yakhouba Diawara started again in Marion's place. Marion could return Friday when Miami hosts Washington.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451289001" height="1" width="1"/

Wade scores 19 in 4th as Heat top Nets (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 19 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat rallied from a 10-point deficit midway through the final quarter to beat the New Jersey Nets 99-94 on Monday night. Michael Beasley scored 19 points and Daequan Cook added 15 for the Heat, who are 3-0 at home for the first time since the 1999-2000 season -- and had to dig deep to get there, after the Nets seemed to...

Nets PG Harris, Heat F Marion sit out (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris and Miami forward Shawn Marion both were held out of Monday's Nets-Heat game with injuries. Harris has battled a sprained left ankle for several days. Marion aggravated his right groin Saturday in Miami's loss to New Orleans. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Harris to miss 2nd straight game for Nets
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out the Nets' 98-80 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and coach Lawrence Frank said there's "a pretty good chance" Harris will miss a home game with the Pacers on Wednesday as well. "If he's able to get back Wednesday, then he'll go," Frank said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448729731" height="1" width="1"/

Nets' Harris will miss Monday's game vs. Heat
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle.

Nets' Harris out again with ankle sprain (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out the Nets' 98-80 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and coach Lawrence Frank said there's "a pretty good chance" Harris will miss a home game with the...

Spurs' Parker will miss 4 weeks with ankle sprain
Tony Parker will miss four weeks after an MRI confirmed that the Spurs' star guard has a grade 2 left ankle sprain. Parker was injured during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Timberwolves. He was driving for a layup when he rolled the ankle. Parker, 26, was using crutches and was wearing a protective boot on his lower leg while watching practice Sunday. The Spurs are 1-4 and off to their worst start since going 1-5 in 1996.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/447660736" height="1" width="1"/

Paul gets 21 and 13 as Hornets beat Heat (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start of a season with at least 20 points and 10 assists, breaking the mark set by Oscar Robertson in 1968.

Spurs cancel practice day after Parker injury
The San Antonio Spurs canceled practice Saturday, a day after All-Star guard Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and was expected to miss at least two weeks. Parker was injured during a 99-83 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, two nights after scoring a career-high 55 points against the Timberwolves. He was expected to have an MRI examination on Saturday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Friday that he expected Parker to miss two to four weeks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446881179" height="1" width="1"/

Parker sprains ankle, could miss 2 weeks (AP)

Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and could be out two weeks, and the Miami Heat took advantage of his absence to beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-83 on Friday night. Dwyane Wade had 33 points and 10 rebounds with the NBA's leading scorer out of the game. The Spurs dropped to 1-4, their worst start since 1996-97 -- a favorably miserable season that gave San Antonio the No.

Parker's injury another big blow for Spurs
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446110759" height="1" width="1"/

Spurs G Parker exits with ankle injury (AP)
Tony Parker sprained his left ankle and hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday night against Miami, adding more misery to the already short-handed Spurs. The NBA's leading scorer rolled his left ankle while driving for a layup late in the first quarter, then winced and stayed crouched on the baseline for several seconds before collapsing behind the basket.

Spurs' Parker leaves game with left ankle sprain
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle.

Spurs' Parker leaves game with ankle injury
Tony Parker hobbled back to the San Antonio locker room Friday in the first quarter against Miami after appearing to injure his left ankle. Parker, playing in his first game since scoring 55 points at Minnesota on Wednesday, went down after missing a layup. The All-Star winced and stayed crouched over on the baseline before limping back to the locker room. The extent of his injury was not immediately clear.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446085005" height="1" width="1"/

Wade, Chalmers lead Heat over Sixers (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, Mario Chalmers set a franchise record with nine steals, and the Miami Heat scored 12 straight points in the fourth quarter to pull away and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-83 on Wednesday night. Wade added seven rebounds and six assists. The Heat forced 26 turnovers -- matching the most in the NBA this season -- and moved to 2-0 at home for the first time since 2004.

Brown earns first win with Bobcats (AP)
Gerald Wallace had been trying so hard to learn Larry Brown's system he found himself thinking too much and not trusting his instinct. A pregame meeting helped Wallace end his mental anguish -- and give Brown his first victory with his record ninth NBA team. A more aggressive Wallace scored 34 points Saturday, leading the hot-shooting, free-flowing Charlotte Bobcats past the Miami Heat 100-87 to...

Bobcats F May inactive vs. Heat (AP)
Bobcats forward Sean May was on the inactive list for Saturday's game against Miami, two days after coach Larry Brown criticized his fitness following a sluggish performance in the season opener. May started in Charlotte's 96-79 loss to Cleveland on Thursday night, but was 0-for-6 from the field and played only 3 minutes in the second half.

Heat score 41 off turnovers, rip Kings (AP)
Dwyane Wade had 20 points and eight assists, Michael Beasley finished with 17 and the Miami Heat scored a whopping 41 points off turnovers to easily beat the Sacramento Kings 103-77 in their home opener Friday night. It was the biggest victory margin for Miami (1-1) since it beat Chicago by 33 points on March 7, 2007, and already, the Heat have gotten to a place last year's club never saw: the...

Knicks place Marbury on inactive list
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Marbury, a former All-Star reportedly scheduled to earn $21.9 million this season, did not play in the Knicks' 120-115 season-opening win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni and Marbury met Friday and Marbury asked the coach if he was going to play.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/438557866" height="1" width="1"/

D'Antoni wins in Knicks coaching debut (AP)
Mike D'Antoni's New York Knicks are off and running -- and a couple of former core players could only sit and watch. Jamal Crawford scored 29 points, Zach Randolph added 20, and the Knicks beat the Miami Heat 120-115 on Wednesday night in their first game under D'Antoni. Wilson Chandler had 17 points and nine rebounds, and David Lee and Quentin Richardson each scored 16 points for New York.

Knicks' D'Antoni unsure what to expect (AP)
Mike D'Antoni went to work Tuesday in cold, rainy conditions -- an especially miserable day for someone who never bothered with an umbrella in recent years. If he doesn't miss life in Phoenix yet, well, he might very soon. D'Antoni opens his first season as coach of the New York Knicks on Wednesday against Miami not knowing what to expect from a team for the first time in four years.

'Stunned' Curry not part of Knicks' regular rotation
New Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said he doesn't plan to play Eddy Curry in the team's season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat.

Hornets finish preseason with 7-1 mark (AP)

David West scored 22 points, Peja Stojakovic added 14 and the New Orleans Hornets were 9-of-16 from 3-point range in their 100-80 exhibition victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday at the University of South Alabama. New Orleans wrapped up the preseason with a 7-0 mark, while the Heat (1-5) will finish their exhibition schedule Friday night in San Antonio.

Grizzlies' Gay out with staph infection in leg area
Memphis forward Rudy Gay has a staph infection and did not play Tuesday night in the Grizzlies' preseason game against the Miami Heat.

Heat get first preseason win since 2006 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, Michael Beasley scored nine of his 19 in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 102-85 Tuesday night for their first preseason win in nearly two years. Wade also had six assists and five rebounds for the Heat, who improved to 1-4 in this preseason.

Gay sits out with staph infection
Memphis forward Rudy Gay has a staph infection and did not play Tuesday night in the Grizzlies' preseason game against the Miami Heat. Gay will be a game-time decision for Memphis' exhibition finale Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. The team did not reveal specifics of the infection, other than saying it was "in his leg area." There are several different kinds of staph, and the most common cause skin infections and irritations limited to small area of a person's body.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/428083161" height="1" width="1"/

Magic beat Heat for fourth straight win (AP)
Dwight Howard scored 26 points, and the Orlando Magic used a second-quarter run to build a big lead Saturday night before holding off the Miami Heat, 100-92 for their fourth consecutive preseason victory. The 24-6 run started with Howard's free throw with 6:04 to play in the quarter and was followed by a pair of 3-pointers from guard J.J.

Heat forward Jones out three months
The Miami Heat will be without forward James Jones for three months because of a ruptured tendon in his right wrist, adding to the team's injury woes. Jones, a Miami native, was signed as a free agent this summer to give the Heat a 3-point shooter the team lacked last season, when it stumbled to the NBA's worst record. He'd been slowed throughout camp because of a sprained wrist, but even this week, the team was hopeful his return would come in a matter of days.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/422969391" height="1" width="1"/

Heat happy to be home after Europe trip (AP)
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had nothing but high praise about his team's weeklong journey to take part in the annual NBA Europe Live tour. That being said, he's ready to again appreciate the comforts of home. Now at about the midway point of the preseason, Miami returns to work at its own facility Wednesday morning, and the two close losses in Paris and London to the New Jersey Nets helped give...

Carter's late free throws lift Nets over Heat
Vince Carter made three free throws in the final 10 seconds to help the New Jersey Nets hold on for a 94-92 win over the Miami Heat in an NBA preseason game Sunday. Carter finished with 19 points and Yi Jianlian added another 19 for the Nets (2-0) in a game that treated the London crowd to a number of high-flying dunks but even more sloppy turnovers. Dwyane Wade had 18 points for the Heat (0-3), who haven't won a preseason game since 2006.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/418946394" height="1" width="1"/

Carter lifts Nets over Heat in London (AP)

Vince Carter made three free throws in the final 10 seconds to help the New Jersey Nets hold on for a 94-92 win over the Miami Heat in an NBA preseason game. Carter finished with 19 points and Yi Jianlian added another 19 for the Nets (2-0) in a game that treated the London crowd to a number of high-flying dunks but even more sloppy turnovers.

Stern: Games in London possible before 2012 Olympics
NBA commissioner David Stern said Sunday it was likely that the basketball league would be playing regular-season games in London before the British capital hosts the 2012 Olympics. Stern, however, said ahead of a preseason game between the New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat at the O2 Arena that the possibility of taking meaningful games to Europe was nowhere near a done deal.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/418828435" height="1" width="1"/

NBA in joint venture to build arenas in China
The NBA has formed a joint venture with Anschutz Entertainment Group to design and develop multipurpose, NBA-style arenas in major Chinese cities. The official announcement of the partnership was to be made later Sunday at the O2 Arena in London, where the New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat were to play a preseason game. AEG runs the O2.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/418741722" height="1" width="1"/

Heat should bounce back in pillow-soft Southeast
New blood around D-Wade should mean more wins in Miami. Charley Rosen fantasizes about the rest of the Southeast.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/417911859" height="1" width="1"/

Olympian Wade trying to silence critics (AP)
An Olympic gold medal hasn't erased Dwyane Wade's painful memories of last season. Wade may have been one of the best players in Beijing, but he knows it will take more than that to silence the many critics in Miami after the Heat posted the NBA's worst record last year. "The Olympics just hushed people," Wade said ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the New Jersey Nets in London.

Stern hopes NBA gets foothold in Britain (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern is counting on the 2012 London Olympics to give the league a foothold in Britain. For the second straight year, the NBA has brought two teams to the British capital to play a preseason game -- this time between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets. "The future of the NBA with London is to grow the sport at the grassroots level, to grow the business of the sport,...

Nets' Carter hurt in Europe exhibition (AP)

Devin Harris scored 21 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 100-98 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night in an exhibition game. Michael Beasley, the second overall draft pick in June, had 21 points for the Heat, but missed a chance to force a second overtime when the second of his two free throws rattled out in the closing seconds.

Nets beat Heat in NBA Europe exhibition (AP)

Devin Harris scored 21 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 100-98 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night in an exhibition game. Michael Beasley, the second overall draft pick in June, had 21 points for the Heat, but missed a chance to force a second overtime when the second of his two free throws rattled out in the closing seconds.

Nets cut down Heat in NBA Europe exhibition
Devin Harris scored 21 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 100-98 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday in an NBA Europe exhibition game.

Heat, Nets meet in NBA Europe Live tour (AP)

For the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets, this is more than a showcase for Olympic gold medalists Dwyane Wade and Vince Carter. Their NBA Europe exhibition on Thursday is a chance for both teams to start recovering from last season. Wade's Heat posted the NBA's worst regular-season record, and Carter's Nets failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

Beasley scores 16 in Heat preseason loss (AP)

Michael Beasley only wanted to see a movie. So on Saturday night, he left his new house in the Coconut Grove section of Miami, headed to a nearby theater and tried to get tickets for "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist." Small problem: Word of the Heat first-rounder's presence leaked, and the 19-year-old was quickly mobbed by dozens of people.

Heat aim to build momentum in preseason (AP)
The notion that preseason games are irrelevant doesn't apply these days with the Miami Heat. A winless exhibition record in 2007 was the first sign of trouble in what quickly became a miserable season for the Heat, who open this year's preseason slate Sunday at home against the Detroit Pistons. With a revamped roster and newly installed offensive sets, the Heat may place a bit more emphasis on the...

Livingston coming back from injury, signs with Heat
The Miami Heat are giving Shaun Livingston a second chance at an NBA career. The free agent point guard signed a two-year contract with the Heat on Friday, the first significant step in what he hopes is a comeback from a serious injury to his left knee 19 months ago. Livingston was at practice with the Heat Friday afternoon, and will travel with the team to Europe for preseason games next week, although it isn't clear when he'll be ready for game action.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/410540763" height="1" width="1"/

Heat sign PG Shaun Livingston (AP)
The Miami Heat are giving Shaun Livingston a second chance at an NBA career. The free agent point guard signed a two-year contract with the Heat on Friday, the first significant step in what he hopes is a comeback from a serious injury to his left knee 19 months ago. Livingston was at practice with the Heat Friday afternoon, and will travel with the team to Europe for preseason games next week,...

Heat give ex-Clipper Livingston a second chance
The Miami Heat are giving Shaun Livingston a second chance at an NBA career.

Heat GM Pfund resigns; Riley adds responsibilities
Miami general manager Randy Pfund, who helped the Heat win the 2006 NBA championship as the highlight of his 13 years with the franchise, resigned Monday.

Pfund resigns from Heat after 13 seasons
Miami general manager Randy Pfund, who helped the Heat win the 2006 NBA championship as the highlight of his 13 years with the franchise, resigned Monday. Pfund has chosen to pursue "other business opportunities," the Heat said in a release. Team president Pat Riley will assume Pfund's duties. Pfund was expected to release a statement further detailing his decision Tuesday, the team said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/406700666" height="1" width="1"/

Heat GM Pfund resigns. Riley takes over (AP)
Miami general manager Randy Pfund, who helped the Heat win the 2006 NBA championship as the highlight of his 13 years with the franchise, resigned Monday. Pfund has chosen to pursue "other business opportunities," the Heat said in a release. Team president Pat Riley will assume Pfund's duties. Pfund was expected to release a statement further detailing his decision Tuesday, the team said.

Riley settling into new role with Heat (AP)
Sometime around 9 a.m. Saturday, the Miami Heat gathered on the practice court at their home arena, with the squeaks of sneakers and the bouncing of basketballs echoing off the walls, just like countless workouts there before. The scene was like so many others. Except it was very different. This time, unlike most of those previous practices, Pat Riley wasn't the coach in charge.

PG Jason Williams retires from NBA (AP)
Jason Williams announced his retirement Friday, ending his 10-year NBA career less than two months after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams, who helped the Miami Heat to the NBA title in 2006, averaged 11.4 points, 6.3 assists and shot 39.6 percent from the floor in 679 games. The point guard was drafted seventh overall pick in 1998 out of Florida by the Sacramento Kings and averaged...

Wade says he wants to stay in Miami
There's plenty that Dwyane Wade wants these days. He wants it known that his hope is to spend the rest of his career with the Miami Heat, despite incessant speculation that he'll opt out of his contract in two years. He wants privacy when it comes to the sensitive subject of his ongoing divorce, which he won't discuss in specifics. He wants vindication for a restaurant deal that went bad and got worse when he was sued for $25 million, something he says smeared his name.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/403256981" height="1" width="1"/

Heat rookies' troubled summer? Over, done with
For Heat rookies Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers, the joy of getting drafted and settling into their new homes in Miami has long been forgotten.

Heat rookies look ahead after summer (AP)
For Heat rookies Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers, the joy of getting drafted and settling into their new homes in Miami has long been forgotten. Getting into trouble with the NBA before their first seasons even started took care of that. Answering questions for the first time about the Sept. 3 incident at an NBA symposium for all incoming first-year players, the two Heat rookies reiterated...

Beasley fined $50K for rookie program incident
Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his involvement in an incident at the Rookie Transition Program this month.

NBA fines Heat's Beasley for rookie camp incident
Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his involvement in an incident at the Rookie Transition Program this month. The NBA also said that Beasley failed to cooperate with the a league investigation of the matter also involving Miami's Mario Chalmers and Memphis' Darrell Arthur. Arthur and Chalmers, former Kansas teammates, were fined $20,000 apiece last week after being banished from the rookie symposium.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/396635986" height="1" width="1"/

Heat re-sign Quinn, will have shot at starting role
The Miami Heat have re-signed guard Chris Quinn.

Heat re-sign guard Quinn after solid play
The Miami Heat have re-signed guard Chris Quinn. Quinn was one of the few bright spots last season for the injury-plagued Heat, averaging 14.4 points and 5.9 assists in the final 17 games. Quinn originally signed with Miami as a free agent in July 2006. The Heat have been looking to upgrade at point guard this summer. Jason Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in August, leaving Quinn, rookie Mario Chalmers and Marcus Banks to contend for the job.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/390078985" height="1" width="1"/

Heat re-sign G Quinn (AP)
The Miami Heat have re-signed guard Chris Quinn. Quinn was one of the few bright spots last season for the injury-plagued Heat, averaging 14.4 points and 5.9 assists in the final 17 games. Quinn originally signed with Miami as a free agent in July 2006. The Heat have been looking to upgrade at point guard this summer.

Report: No suspension for Heat rookie Chalmers
Miami Heat rookie Mario Chalmers will not be suspended by the NBA for his role in an incident that resulted in his expulsion from the league's rookie orientation program.

Cavs lock up rookie forward Jackson
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Darnell Jackson on Saturday. The Cavaliers acquired the rights to Jackson, 22, from Miami during this year's NBA draft in exchange for one of Cleveland's two second round picks in 2009. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward averaged 11.2 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds in 40 games during his senior year at Kansas. He played a key role in the Jayhawks' run to the NCAA championship earlier this year.

Cavaliers sign F Darnell Jackson (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Darnell Jackson on Saturday. The Cavaliers acquired the rights to Jackson, 22, from Miami during this year's NBA draft in exchange for one of Cleveland's two second round picks in 2009. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward averaged 11.2 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds in 40 games during his senior year at Kansas.

Rookie program ousts Chalmers, Arthur (AP)
Former Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were sent home Wednesday from the NBA's mandatory rookie transition program for violating unspecified league rules. Both the Miami Heat, who drafted Chalmers, and his agent, Sam Goldfeder, confirmed to The Associated Press that the guard left the program.

Heat sign 'big body' Magloire
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Magloire has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his career. He spent his first five seasons with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets, and has now been with five teams since the start of the 2005-06 season - Milwaukee, Portland, New Jersey, Dallas and now Miami.

Miami re-signs promising forward Wright to deal
The Miami Heat re-signed forward Dorell Wright on Thursday.

Shaq's wife says couple has reconciled
The wife of Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal says the couple's marriage is on the mend. Shaunie O'Neal says she and her husband plan to put a stop their divorce proceedings before leaving Florida next week. She said Thursday that "it will be officially off in a few days." Shaquille O'Neal filed for divorce in Miami-Dade Circuit Court last September, after nearly five years of marriage. The couple has six children.

Clippers keep revamping roster, sign PG Williams
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired still another player during their busy offseason, signing free-agent point guard Jason Williams on Thursday. The 32-year-old Williams averaged 8.8 points, 4.6 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 28 minutes in 67 appearances last season with the Miami Heat. His backcourt mate there was Ricky Davis, another free agent signed by the Clippers on July 28. "We are excited to add Jason to our squad," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said in a statement.

Clippers sign G Jason Williams (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired still another player during their busy offseason, signing free-agent point guard Jason Williams on Thursday. The 32-year-old Williams averaged 8.8 points, 4.6 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 28 minutes in 67 appearances last season with the Miami Heat. His backcourt mate there was Ricky Davis, another free agent signed by the Clippers on July 28.

NBA preseason game in London sells out (AP)
Tickets for the NBA preseason matchup between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets in London are sold out -- nearly three months before the game. Tickets to the Oct. 12 game at the 16,500-seat O2 Arena went on sale March 31 and were all taken by late last week, organizers said Tuesday. It's the second straight year that the NBA Europe Live game at the venue has sold out.

Free agent Davis signs with Clippers
The Clippers continued their offseason makeover Monday, signing veteran swingman Ricky Davis to a multiyear contract. Terms were not announced. Davis, an unrestricted free agent who turns 29 in September, averaged 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists while playing in all 82 games for the Miami Heat last season. He shot 43.3 percent from the floor, 40.5 percent on 3-pointers and 78.7 percent from the foul line.

Nets acquire Dooling from Magic
The New Jersey Nets say they have acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in exchange for cash considerations. The eight-year NBA veteran averaged 8.1 points and 1.8 assists in 72 games for the Magic last season. Dooling previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Miami Heat. He has career averages of 6.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Dooling was originally taken with the 10th overall pick out of Missouri in the 2000 NBA Draft.

Wade shines in star-studded charity game in Miami
Dwyane Wade took a pass off the backboard from Chris Paul, leaped with arms outstretched and effortlessly threw down a fierce two-handed dunk.

Wade returns to court in charity game (AP)
Dwyane Wade took a pass off the backboard from Chris Paul, leaped with arms outstretched and effortlessly threw down a fierce two-handed dunk. Less than 30 seconds after tip-off, Wade reminded Miami fans what they missed last season. OK, so it was only an exhibition game, with almost no defense whatsoever, LeBron James throwing lobs to himself and five-point shot attempts.

Rockets sign Brent Barry to 2-year deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets signed free agent Brent Barry to a two-year contract on Thursday, making him the third member of the family to join the franchise. The 6-foot-7 Barry played 31 games with San Antonio last season and shot 43 percent (48-for-112) from 3-point range. A 13-year veteran, Barry will play for his sixth NBA team after stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls,...

Wolves get Carney, Booth from 76ers (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired swingman Rodney Carney, center Calvin Booth, a protected first-round draft pick and cash from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a conditional second-round pick Wednesday. The Timberwolves used a $2.8 million trade exemption gained from a trade last December with Miami to make the finances match up.

Heat sign F James Jones to 5-year deal (AP)
James Jones has signed a five-year contract with the Miami Heat, giving the swingman an opportunity to play for his hometown team starting next season. Jones, a South Florida native who played at the University of Miami, made 291 shots from 3-point range over the past three seasons while playing for Phoenix and Portland.

Reports: 3-point specialist Jones to sign with Heat
The Miami Heat were poised Wednesday to sign free agent forward and 3-point specialist James Jones, according to Florida media reports.

Beasley, Heat rock Rose, Bulls in summer opener
Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted with new Miami Heat teammate Mario Chalmers.

Round 1 to Beasley: His Heat top Rose's Bulls
Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted with new Miami Heat teammate Mario Chalmers. He was the picture of cool. And on the court, his demeanor didn't change much. If Beasley was the tiniest bit anxious about his first pro outing - one that came against the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose, the only player selected before him in last month's NBA draft - he hid the nerves perfectly.

Beasley resumes contact drills at Heat practice
Michael Beasley resumed contact drills with the Miami Heat summer league team Saturday afternoon, his first regular basketball activity since slightly cracking his sternum three days earlier.

Beasley returns to Heat's summer-league practice
Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft was knocked out of his first official summer-league workout with a chest bruise.

Beasley returns to practice with Heat
Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft was knocked out of his first official summer-league workout with a chest bruise. Beasley was inadvertently elbowed by a teammate during a defensive drill about 45 minutes after Miami opened its summer-league camp Wednesday morning.

Beasley catches elbow, leaves 1st Heat practice
Michael Beasley's first official practice with the Miami Heat ended quickly. Beasley was struck in the chest by an inadvertent elbow during a defensive drill about 45 minutes into Miami's first summer-league workout session Wednesday, and the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft was taken to a doctor for observation.

Elbow to chest cuts Beasley's first practice short
Rookie forward Michael Beasley did not finish his first practice with the Miami Heat summer league team Wednesday after being struck in the chest by a teammate's elbow.

Heat have holes to plug in free agency (AP)
The Miami Heat will start making their phone calls to free agents at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, and team president Pat Riley will have two simple messages to most of those on the other end of his line. Don't expect a bankbreaking offer. And don't wait too long to decide, either. "The players that are smart, that are on the cusp, that get talked into holding out by their agents might be very disappointed at...

Dalembert on Canada's national basketball roster
Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat headline Canada's 12-man basketball roster for an Olympic qualifying tournament.

We preview the 2008 NBA Draft
Is Derrick Rose going to Chicago? Will Michael Beasley be in Miami or the key to a draft day blockbuster? We've got the draft covered.

Heat have many options with No. 2 pick (AP)
For the Miami Heat, what shapes up as a tough decision should really be rather easy. Realistically, there should only be two logical scenarios awaiting the Heat Thursday night, when they will hold the second pick in a muddled NBA draft. 1. Draft Memphis point guard Derrick Rose if he's available. 2. If the Chicago Bulls, as expected, take Rose with the No.

Who's No. 2?: Three Prospects vie for Heat's pick
Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo and now even Jerryd Bayless are all wondering if they're going to end up in Miami at the end of draft night Thursday.

New Orleans guard charged with carrying loaded gun
New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub. A witness told investigators that Butler pulled out a gun near a South Beach club early Monday, according to a Miami Beach police report. Butler was sitting in an SUV when officers arrived and found a loaded gun in the vehicle. "We take these matters very seriously and we'll work with all appropriate authorities," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said in a statement.

Hornets G Rasual Butler faces gun charge (AP)
New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub. A witness told investigators that Butler pulled out a gun near a South Beach club early Monday, according to a Miami Beach police report. Butler was sitting in an SUV when officers arrived and found a loaded gun in the vehicle.

Fizdale back with Heat, this time as assistant coach
The Miami Heat hired David Fizdale as an assistant coach Friday, bringing the 34-year-old back to where he began his NBA career.

Wade: 'No problems' so far with rehab (AP)
Dwyane Wade still believes his knee will be ready for the Beijing Olympics. The Miami Heat guard, who missed the final 21 games of last season because of chronic soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, said Sunday that he's been playing 5-on-5 games for about a week with "no problems." Wade is spending much of his offseason rehabilitating in Chicago, with eyes on both getting a spot on the...

Wade on trade rumors: Not happening
Dwyane Wade has a news flash: He doesn't think he's getting traded. Speaking out Thursday in an effort to defuse numerous reports out of Chicago suggesting the Miami Heat may be willing to trade him to his hometown Bulls, Wade said he's been assured the notion is completely erroneous. Wade even said he and Heat president Pat Riley have spoken about the topic and to ensure that both remain driven by the same goal - rebuilding Miami into a contender once again.

Wade: Riley says he won't trade me (AP)
Dwyane Wade has a news flash: He doesn't think he's getting traded. Speaking out Thursday in an effort to defuse numerous reports out of Chicago suggesting the Miami Heat may be willing to trade him to his hometown Bulls, Wade said he's been assured the notion is completely erroneous. Wade even said he and Heat president Pat Riley have spoken about the topic and to ensure that both remain driven by...

Mourning says return still a possibility
For months, Alonzo Mourning insisted that this season would be his last in the NBA. Unless, of course, it isn't. Mourning, whose season ended when he suffered severe knee and leg injuries in a game last December, said Monday that if his body gets healthy, he'd like to come back and play one more season before finally calling it a career. "I want to come back and play another year," Mourning said, while appearing at Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor's charity golf event.

Dorsey offers 'inside' info on NBA draft's top picks
The order of the top two picks for next month's NBA draft, according to Joey Dorsey, have already been determined. Kansas State star forward Michael Beasley, Dorsey says, is going No. 1 to the Chicago Bulls. And point guard Derrick Rose, Dorsey's teammate at Memphis, is going No. 2 to the Miami Heat. "Chicago's got a lot of pressure on them because Derrick's from Chicago," Dorsey said Wednesday, the first full day of the NBA's predraft camp at the Disney complex near Orlando.

Chicago wins first pick in NBA draft lottery
The Chicago Bulls won the National Basketball Association's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between highly touted prospects Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. The Bulls vaulted from the No. 9 spot, where they had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the top choice. The Miami Heat will draft second and the Minnesota Timberwolves will go third. The NBA draft will be held June 26 in New York.

Cavs owner not sweating James' future (AP)
LeBron James could be playing elsewhere in three years. New York. Brooklyn. Los Angeles. Miami. Anywhere, really. It's possible he never leaves home, too. Although some anxious Cleveland fans are worrying about their megastar's long-term future, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert isn't sweating it. He's got James for two more seasons.

Heat's Wade gives his mother a church
Dwyane Wade sat in the first pew Sunday afternoon, looked at his mother, and simply couldn't hide his emotions. She had made him cry often before. This time, it was different. "This is tears of joy," he said, beaming. "Tears of joy for my mother." Before she was known as the mother of the Miami Heat superstar and 2006 NBA finals MVP, Jolinda Wade was known as an inmate, a fugitive, a drug user and drug seller.

New coach Spoelstra climbed Heat ladder (AP)

Erik Spoelstra's tenure with the Miami Heat nearly ended after just a few months when Pat Riley arrived in 1995. Spoelstra was settling in as Miami's new video coordinator in 1995 when the Heat hired Riley as coach and president. Riley had final say over everything, including staff, and wanted someone he already knew to manage that part of the team's operation.

Report: Riley to step down as Heat head coach
Pat Riley has scheduled an afternoon news conference during which he is expected to step down as Heat head coach, according to multiple reports out of Miami.

Riley steps down as Heat head coach
Pat Riley's worst season as coach of the Miami Heat will be his last.

Reports: Riley to step down as Heat coach
Pat Riley is expected to step down after a tumultuous season as Heat head coach, according to multiple reports out of Miami.

Dismal season brings optimism for Heat (AP)
It has been a long goodbye to this disastrous season for the Miami Heat. The final buzzer sounded Wednesday night, with the Heat finding a way to enter the offseason with their 15th win of the year, matching the lowest total in franchise history. But in actuality, Miami's eyes began turning toward the future nearly three months ago, when it became evident that the Heat simply weren't going anywhere...

Heat's Riley still not talking future (AP)
Pat Riley has been hearing questions about his coaching future for weeks. He still isn't ready to answer. The Miami Heat coach and president, who announced last summer he would remain on the sideline through the end of the 2009-2010 season, refused to say Wednesday if that plan has changed. Yet he's aware Wednesday night's finale against Atlanta could be the 1,904th and final regular-season game of...

Heat win in Riley's possible finale (AP)

If this was Pat Riley's final game, it was a victorious one. Jason Williams scored 17 points, Mark Blount and Daequan Cook each added 16 and the Heat ended their disappointing season with a 113-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Miami finished 15-67, matching the 1988-89 expansion team for the worst record in franchise history.

Raptors close in on 6th place in East (AP)
Rasho Nesterovic scored 20 points, Chris Bosh had 15 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 91-75 on Monday night. Anthony Parker had 13 and Jason Kapono scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as the Raptors moved one step closer to locking up the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Cavaliers move closer to No. 4 seed (AP)

Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion while LeBron James rested, and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Delonte West scored 18 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 and 14 rebounds and James finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for...

Heat lose, clinch worst record in NBA (AP)

Hakim Warrick and Kyle Lowry each scored 17 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Miami 96-91 Friday night to ensure that the Heat will finish with the league's worst record. With the NBA's worst record (14-65), the Heat will have the best chance to win the draft lottery held on May 20. Mike Conley and Juan Carlos Navarro scored 15 points apiece as the Grizzlies shot 42 percent from the floor...

Heat snap 7-game skid, beat Bulls (AP)

Kasib Powell scored a career-high 18 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 95-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Ricky Davis and Chris Quinn each added 16 points as five players scored in double figures for the Heat, the day after coach Pat Riley was elected to the Hall of Fame.

Shaq sits out game against Grizzlies due to hip
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right hip contusion. Teams officials said that O'Neal took a knee to the hip in the Suns' 105-98 loss against Dallas on Sunday. O'Neal, the 16-year veteran who was obtained earlier this season from the Miami Heat, averages 13.5 points and nine rebounds.

Shaq sits out against Grizzlies (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right hip contusion. Teams officials said that O'Neal took a knee to the hip in the Suns' 105-98 loss against Dallas on Sunday. O'Neal, the 16-year veteran who was obtained earlier this season from the Miami Heat, averages 13.5 points and nine rebounds.

Jamison practices, could play Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday night against Boston after missing two games with a sprained right shoulder. The All-Star returned to practice Monday. He was hurt while diving into the front rows of seats to save a ball last week against Milwaukee. He sat out Friday's win over Miami and Saturday's victory at Chicago, the first games he has missed this season. "Antawn looked great today," coach Eddie Jordan said. "He did a lot of good things on the floor.

Pistons pound Heat
Hear from the Pistons' Arron Affalo after Detroit locked up the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 91-75 win over the Miami Heat.

Pistons clinch No. 2 seed in East (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 19 points, Tayshaun Prince added 14 on 6-for-7 shooting and the Detroit Pistons wrapped up the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 91-75 on Sunday. Jarvis Hayes, Jason Maxiell, Juan Dixon and Arron Afflalo each scored 10 points for the Pistons, who won their fifth straight and improved to 55-21.

Heat forward Johnson out, still battling concussion
Forward Alexander Johnson was held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, still battling the aftereffects of a concussion.

Heat's Johnson likely out Sunday with concussion
Miami Heat forward Alexander Johnson is expected to miss Sunday's game with the Detroit Pistons because of a concussion suffered in a scary on-court collision with a teammate.

Butler leads Wizards to playoff spot (AP)

Caron Butler scored 29 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat 109-95 on Friday night to clinch a playoff spot for the fourth straight season. It's the first time the team has qualified for the playoffs in four consecutive seasons since it made five straight appearances from 1983-88. The woeful Heat set a franchise record with 19 3-pointers and still couldn't beat the Wizards, who...

Wizards F Jamison has sprained shoulder (AP)
Washington forward Antawn Jamison missed a game for the first time this season Friday night against Miami because of a sprained right shoulder. Jamison, averaging 21.5 points and a team-leading 10.2 rebounds, injured his shoulder late in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. "I'm feeling better -- a lot better than the night it happened," Jamison said.

Heat's Marion out final 7 games with foot injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury.

Marion out for season with foot injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. Marion has been sidelined with back spasms that forced him to sit out 11 of the past 12 games. He will undergo treatment and will not be able to participate in basketball activity for about 30 days. Marion appeared in 16 games for Miami after being acquired in early February as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns.

Chandler helps Hornets stay atop West (AP)

Tyson Chandler was perfect, and the New Orleans Hornets finished off a nearly perfect road trip. Chandler was 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. David West scored 22 points and Chris Paul added 14 points and 10 assists for the Hornets, who finished...

Wade set to work season-ticket phone drive
Dwyane Wade is going back to work with the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Sort of, anyway. Wade, the 2006 NBA finals MVP, and several other injured Heat players will work the phones at halftime of Miami's game against the New Orleans Hornets, fielding calls from people looking to buy season tickets.

O'Neal says he will play Monday night
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he will return to the court Monday night after sitting out more than two months with a bone bruise on his left knee. O'Neal is among the league's best interior defenders, and the Pacers could use him for the stretch run. They enter Monday's game against the Miami Heat three games behind Atlanta for the eighth and final playoff slot in the Eastern Conference with nine games left.

O'Neal returns as Pacers beat Heat (AP)

Jermaine O'Neal scored nine points after sitting out for more than two months with a knee injury, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 105-85 on Monday night. O'Neal shot 3-for-4 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line in 18 minutes. He had missed 33 straight games with a bone bruise, and the Pacers went 12-21 during that stretch.

Celtics hold Heat to record low in FGs (AP)
Kevin Garnett scored twice before Miami made a basket, and the Boston Celtics held the Heat to an NBA-record low 17 field goals, coasting to an 88-62 victory Sunday. The matchup of the NBA's best team and its worst was even more lopsided than anticipated. Boston was up 27-4 after 10 minutes and Celtics coach Doc Rivers started subbing for his starters just 7:10 into the game.

Pistons clinch Central Division title (AP)

Rookie Arron Afflalo had career highs of 15 points and seven rebounds as the Detroit Pistons clinched the Central Division title with a 85-69 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Detroit came in having lost three of four, and struggled against the hapless Heat. The Pistons were missing All-Star guard Richard Hamilton (hip) for the third straight game.

Knicks need OT to end 7-game home skid (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, including the go-ahead jumper with about 2 1/2 minutes left in overtime, and the New York Knicks ended their longest home losing streak in nearly 45 years by beating the Miami Heat 103-96 on Wednesday night. The Heat erased a six-point deficit in the final 1:30 of regulation by hitting three 3-pointers, including Ricky Davis' tying shot with 6.4 seconds left.

Riley: Shaq's comments on Heat players 'sad'
Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat. Riley responded to O'Neal's criticisms Wednesday with some of his own, saying his former center was wrong to disparage some of his old teammates and trainers in a Boston Globe story. "It's sad that he says those things. We shared so much here, together, for three years, good and bad, 3 1/2 years," Riley said, referring specifically to the Heat's 2006 NBA title. "I just think it's sad that he's got to do that.

Riley takes offense to Shaq's criticisms of Heat
Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat.

Riley: Shaq's criticisms of Heat 'sad' (AP)
Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat. Riley responded to O'Neal's criticisms Wednesday with some of his own, saying his former center was wrong to disparage some of his old teammates and trainers in a Boston Globe story. "It's sad that he says those things.

Stumbling Raptors start Ford, Nesterovic (AP)
Raptors point guard T.J. Ford returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since a Dec. 11 fall at Atlanta that sidelined him for 24 games. Ford, averaging 11.8 points an 5.7 assists, replaces Jose Calderon. Ford has been coming off the bench since returning Feb. 4 at Miami. Center Rasho Nesterovic also replaced Andrea Bargnani in the lineup for Toronto's game against Detroit.

Quinn has career-high 24, Heat top Bucks (AP)

Chris Quinn, filling in for an injured Jason Williams, scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks 78-73 on Monday night. Quinn was a late insertion into the starting lineup for Williams, who'll be sidelined a week with a right thumb injury that required a hard cast.

Back off trail: Riley rejoins Heat after scouting trip
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley will return to the sideline for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bobcats hold off Heat, snap 5-game skid (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is the first to admit that he's not quite playing his best basketball yet. But a 98-percent Wallace was more than the Miami Heat could handle Saturday. Wallace scored 26 points, Jason Richardson had 24, and the Bobcats held off an early fourth-quarter rally to beat the Heat 94-82 and snap a five-game losing streak.

Riley to miss Heat game to scout NCAA
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.

Riley misses Heat game to scout NCAA players
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.

Butler, Jamison lead Wizards over Heat (AP)

Caron Butler scored 25 points and Antawn Jamison added 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 103-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Butler eclipsed the 20-point mark for the first time in five games since returning from a strained hip flexor that kept him out of the previous 16 games.

Riley to miss Heat game to scout NCAA players
Pat Riley is back on the scouting trail. The Miami Heat coach was studying players in the NCAA tournament on Friday and wasn't expected to be with the team for its game with the Washington Wizards. Assistant coach Ron Rothstein filled in when Riley missed a game against Orlando last week while on another scouting trip. Rothstein was handling the game-day coaching responsibilities on Friday, and was expected to stay in that role Saturday when the Heat visit Charlotte.

Heat's Haslem out for year with left ankle injury
Heat forward Udonis Haslem had season-ending surgery to remove a bone spur from his left ankle Friday, becoming the fourth Miami player to be officially shut down for the season because of an injury.

Heat held to NBA season-low 54 points (AP)

In a season of misery, the Miami Heat set a new low. Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker each scored 14 points and the Toronto Raptors held Miami to the third-lowest point total in the shot-clock era, beating the Heat 96-54 on Wednesday night. "I feel real bad for (the players) that they couldn't make a few shots and just get out of the record books but that's the way it goes," Heat coach Pat Riley...

Williams, Davis help Heat end skid at 8 (AP)

Maybe Pat Riley got a little carried away with the praise. With the Heat working on an 0-for-March, Miami's backcourt tandem of Jason Williams and Chris Quinn reversed a 14-point second-half deficit and had their coach comparing them to Hall of Famer guards Jerry West and Gail Goodrich. "We'd lost eight in a row and it gets a little tough when you're losing all the time, so you need some of these...

Raptors forward Bosh to make return from injury
Chris Bosh plans to be back on the court Wednesday when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat.

Mavericks rout short-handed Heat
Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points before sitting out most of the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks stormed out to a huge early lead on the way to beating the hapless Miami Heat 98-73 Sunday night. Josh Howard added 15 for the Mavericks, who led by 20 points midway through the opening quarter and have beaten the Heat in each of the teams' past eight regular-season meetings.

Mavericks start quick, rout Heat 98-73 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points before sitting out most of the second half, and the Dallas Mavericks stormed out to a huge early lead on the way to beating the hapless Miami Heat 98-73 Sunday night. Josh Howard added 15 for the Mavericks, who led by 20 points midway through the opening quarter and have beaten the Heat in each of the teams' past eight regular-season meetings.

Magic complete season sweep of Heat (AP)

Stan Van Gundy knows the perception exists that the Miami Heat are "tanking" the rest of the season, solely to ensure they have the best chance of winning the NBA lottery. Before the game, Van Gundy said he doesn't believe that to be true. And as if to prove the point, the Heat pushed his Orlando Magic to the limit Friday night.

Marion latest Miami players bitten by injury bug
Forward Shawn Marion was not in Miami's starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic because of a back injury, making him the latest Heat player to join the ranks of the injured.

Playing the Waiver Wire: A little something for everyone
The Heat decided to shut down Dwyane Wade for the season, creating a situation for players to step up in his place in Miami. Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the fallout for Fantasy owners in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire while also providing players to add, drop, avoid and monitor off the wire.

Playing the Waiver Wire: A little something for everyone
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Knicks end 7-game slide, down Heat 91-88 (AP)

Jamal Crawford doomed the Miami Heat again. Crawford scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer that stopped a huge Miami run in the final minutes, and the New York Knicks wasted most of a 14-point fourth-quarter lead before beating the Heat 91-88 on Wednesday night and snapping a seven-game losing streak.

Clippers sign ex-Laker Parker
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. Parker, a 6-foot-4 guard, played in only nine games for the Heat this season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds. He had been on paid leave since an incident Nov. 27 with a Miami valet parking attendant.

Back in L.A.: Ex-Laker Parker signs with Clippers
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced.

Smush Parker signs with Clippers (AP)
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. Parker, a 6-foot-4 guard, played in only nine games for the Heat this season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds. He had been on paid leave since an incident Nov.

Heat shut down injured Wade for rest of season
Dwyane Wade's season with the Miami Heat is over.

Another loss: Wade to miss rest of Heat's season
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will undergo a procedure on his left knee and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, according to published reports.

Heat waive G Smush Parker (AP)
The Smush Parker saga in Miami is over. Parker was waived by the Heat on Monday, nearly 3 1/2 months after the team originally placed him on the inactive list after the guard got into an altercation with a female valet parking attendant. Parker never played again for the Heat, and hasn't been with the team since late November.

Riley starts college scouting tour with trip to Indiana
Pat Riley's search to bring young help to the Miami Heat is officially underway. Riley, the Heat coach and president, was in State College, Pa., on Sunday, watching Indiana freshman guard Eric Gordon play against Penn State. Gordon scored 26 points, but the 18th-ranked Hoosiers lost to the Nittany Lions, 68-64 in overtime. Riley is expected in Miami on Monday night when the Heat host the Los Angeles Clippers.

Hawks win NBA's first replay since 1983 (AP)

New score, same result. The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA's first replay since 1983, holding off the Miami Heat 114-111 in overtime Saturday night to complete a protested game from December. The NBA ordered the teams back to the court after upholding Miami's protest of a 117-111 loss to the Hawks on Dec. 19.

Warriors race past 7-man Heat 134-99 (AP)

The Miami Heat had half a team, and even less of a chance against the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Jackson scored 22 points, Al Harrington added 17, Baron Davis had 15 points and 10 assists and the Warriors eased past the severely shorthanded Heat 134-99 on Friday night, handing Miami its biggest loss of a dismal season.

Warriors crush Heat
Baron Davis recorded a double-double in Golden State's 134-99 beatdown in Miami. Hear from the Warriors' point guard after the rout.

Biedrins back for Warriors after appendectomy
Golden State center Andris Biedrins returned to the Warriors' lineup Friday night against the Miami Heat after missing six games following an appendectomy. Biedrins had been sidelined since the Feb. 21 surgery. "I'm going to have to watch his stamina," Warriors coach Don Nelson said. "But it's not like he's going to lose his shooting touch from 18 feet." Meanwhile, forward Chris Webber was inactive for the third straight game with a sore left knee.

Heat's Johnson suspended for Bargani body block
The NBA suspended Alexander Johnson of the Miami Heat for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors because of a flagrant foul earlier in the week.

Johnson suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
The NBA suspended Alexander Johnson of the Miami Heat for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors because of a flagrant foul earlier in the week. Johnson committed a hard foul Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors' Andrea Bargnani, the 2006 No. 1 overall draft pick. Bargnani was driving the baseline, Johnson leaped in an effort to keep Bargnani from scoring, and the collision sent the Raptors' forward to the ground in a heap.

O'Neal, Suns say they need time to gel
Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Phoenix Suns insist everything is all right, that they just need time to work out the kinks that come with their giant addition. "We're not going to panic," Amare Stoudemire said. Time is running out, though, for the three-time defending Pacific Division champs. With 21 games remaining in the regular season, the Suns have fallen to sixth in the Western Conference. They are 3-5 since O'Neal was acquired from Miami for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.

Riley mulls leaving Heat bench to scout prospects
With the Miami Heat almost certainly headed to the NBA lottery, Pat Riley wants to see who might be available for the taking.

Bargnani hits head on court
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani was shaken up early in the third quarter of the Raptors' game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, after a nasty collision under the basket.

Raptors embarrass Heat, F Bargnani hurt (AP)

Rasho Nesterovic scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jamario Moon added 14 points and the Toronto Raptors embarrassed the Miami Heat for the second time this season, winning 108-83 Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Anthony Parker and Andrea Bargnani each scored 12 points for Toronto, but Bargnani's night will be best remembered by a scary collision with Miami's Alexander...

Raptors C Bargnani shaken up vs. Heat (AP)
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani was shaken up early in the third quarter of the Raptors' game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, after a nasty collision under the basket. Bargnani, the first overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft, was driving the right baseline with 9:57 left in the period when he went airborne near the basket.

Heat without Haslem due to family matter (AP)
Heat forward Udonis Haslem was not with the team for Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors because of a family emergency. Haslem, who is averaging 11.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, is expected to rejoin the team in time for Friday's home game with the Golden State Warriors. Haslem's absence left Miami with nine available players against the Raptors.

Heat expect to keep Wright after left knee surgery
There's 25 games left in this season, yet Miami Heat coach Pat Riley has already answered one offseason question: He wants Dorell Wright back next fall.

Heat expect Wright back next season (AP)
There's 25 games left in this season, yet Miami Heat coach Pat Riley has already answered one offseason question: He wants Dorell Wright back next fall. Speaking one day after Wright underwent season-ending surgery to repair a left knee tear, Riley said the 6-foot-9 forward will be ready for the start of training camp.

Knee injury sidelines Wright for season
A knee injury will sideline Dorell Wright for the remainder of the season, the latest piece of bad news to hit the reeling Miami Heat. Wright had surgery Monday to repair a left meniscus tear, which he suffered in the second quarter of Miami's 120-109 loss Sunday night at the Sacramento Kings. Miami wasted a 23-point second-half lead and fell to 11-46, the worst record in the NBA. The Heat said Wright would be in a straight-leg brace for one month, and will begin rehabilitation immediately.

Heat forward Wright has season-ending surgery
Dorell Wright's season with the Miami Heat is over.

Riley: Criticism of Heat guard Wade is unfair
Pat Riley doesn't think it's fair to blame Dwyane Wade for the Miami Heat's problems this season, since the All-Star guard is coming back from offseason surgeries on his left knee and left shoulder.

Lakers beat Heat for 10th straight win (AP)

Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to a season-best 10 games Thursday night with a 106-88 victory over the Miami Heat. The Lakers (41-17) maintained their one-game lead over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs for best record in the Western Conference, and lead Phoenix and New Orleans by two.

Heat end 11-game skid, rout Kings 107-86 (AP)

For one night, it all worked. Half-court alley-oop passes, 3-pointers in transition, even the occasional lucky bounce off the glass. The Miami Heat still have the worst record in the NBA. But they looked nothing like the league's worst team Tuesday night. Shawn Marion scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, Udonis Haslem added 17 and the Heat used a huge third quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings...

Heat send G Cook to Iowa of D-League (AP)
The Miami Heat will send first-round draft pick Daequan Cook to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League on Wednesday, after the guard played only two minutes in the previous five games. Heat coach Pat Riley told Cook Tuesday about the move, which is expected to last for five games. Backup center Joel Anthony will be joining Cook on the trip to the NBDL, as will one of the Heat assistant...

Sixers send Heat to 11th straight loss (AP)

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied in overtime to avoid becoming Miami's first victims in nearly a month. Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and converted a key three-point play as the 76ers scored the final 10 points in overtime and sent the Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 on Saturday night. Andre Miller scored 24 points and Willie Green added 14 for the Sixers, who fell behind early in the...

Rockets top Heat for 10th straight win (AP)

Tracy McGrady scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 21 and the Houston Rockets won their 10th straight game, a 112-100 victory over Miami on Thursday night that sent the Heat to their 10th straight loss. Houston has won 14 of its last 15 games and the winning streak is its longest since the championship season of 1993-94 when the team opened with 15 straight.

Suns pull away late, defeat Mavs 109-97 (AP)

Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the final quarter to beat the weary and short-handed Dallas Mavericks 109-97 on Friday night. Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa scored 26 apiece and Boris Diaw 19 Leandro Barbosa for the Suns, who shot 57 percent and improved to 3-2 since Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks were sent to Miami for Shaquille O'Neal.

Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley among first-time Hall finalists
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, who battled for NCAA and NBA titles, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley were selected as finalists Friday for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Holdover candidates Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Johnson and Golden State coach Don Nelson also are among the 15 candidates for enshrinement. Olajuwon and Ewing both played in three Final Fours, with Ewing's Georgetown team beating Olajuwon's Houston squad for the 1984 national championship.

Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley finalists for HOF (AP)
Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing, who battled for NCAA and NBA titles, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley were selected as finalists Friday for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Holdover candidates Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, Dennis Johnson and Golden State coach Don Nelson also are among the 15 candidates for enshrinement.

Hinrich leads Bulls over Heat 99-92 (AP)

Kirk Hinrich scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 99-92 victory over Miami on Thursday night and send the Heat to their 24th loss in 25 games despite solid outings by Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion. Wade scored 30 after pouring in 29 in Tuesday's overtime loss to Denver. Marion had 23 in his third game with Miami since the deal that sent Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix.

Bulls C Wallace to miss Thursday's game (AP)
Chicago Bulls center Ben Wallace will miss Thursday's game against the Miami Heat because of a death in his family. He did not practice on Wednesday. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year is averaging just 5.1 points and 8.8 rebounds in the second season of a four-year, $60 million contract. The Bulls are 20-31.

Heat fall in OT for eighth straight loss (AP)

J.R. Smith made a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kenyon Martin added 24, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Miami Heat 114-113 in overtime Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored six of his 22 points in overtime for Denver, which has won three straight. Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 29 points, but missed a 22-footer at the buzzer for Miami -- which has lost eight straight and 23 of...

Bryant, Lakers spoil Marion's Heat debut (AP)

Shawn Marion's debut was strong. It just wasn't enough for the Miami Heat to stop Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant scored 33 points, and the Lakers used a