ASK IRA: Why isn’t Beasley back in the gym?

Q: I read on your Q&A that Miami Heat coaches are working this summer with Chalmers. Any such work with Beasley? Shouldn’t he also be in the gym with their coaches? — Victor. A: Michael has not been around, but is expected back this week. Among those working out at AmericanAirlines Arena in recent days have been Mario Chalmers, Joel Anthony, Daequan Cook, Yakhouba Diawara, Udonis Haslem, James Jones, Quentin Richardson and Kenny Hasbrouck. But, also, don’t overstate Beasley’s absence. It is, after all, just the second week of June, with camp more than three months away. It is better to have a player in the gym when he is ready to work, rather than when he feels pressured to do so. Q: It seems that if Wade wants to recruit another superstar, he’s going to have to sign a contract first, without knowing what the Heat is going to do this offseason. Why doesn’t he just get it over with? — Fil. A: First of all, because he can’t sign anyt...