Yardbarker: Yakhouba Diawara

Heat's decisions last summer impacting this season's roster

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:36:06 -0500

Dorell Wright, Chris Quinn and Yakhouba Diawara all were offered guarantees for 2009-10 last summer. Now the Heat finds itself taxed and with limited flexibility to add new pieces.

Yakhouba Diawara is returning to the Miami Heat

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:55:05 -0500

26-year old SG/SF Yakhouba Diawara has exercised his player option for the 2009-2010 season at just a tad below $1 million bucks. The 6′7″, 230 pound Diawara played in 63 games (21 starts) in his first season with the Heat and he averaged 13.5 minutes, 3.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. [...]

Wednesday Morning Starting Five: The What’s Up With Kareem Having Problems With Finals Security Edition

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:46:09 -0500

Last year at the NBA Finals, Kareem sat down at my table during dinner. We had a great conversation about his career and life in general. All of it was off the record out of respect. One story that struck me was that he had problems getting into the the TD Banknorth Garden. I couldn’t believe it. He’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! He’s 7′4″. Little kids know him even though they’ve never seen him play. Well, I just heard on Mike and Mike the same thing happened again just last night (scroll down to quick hits). What the hell is going on that one of sports all time greats has gone through this two times now? Roy Boe, who owned Islanders and Nets but sold the contract of Dr. J, dies at 79 (NY Times) Jackie Tonawanda, known as ‘Lady Ali’ and boxing pioneer, dies at 75 (NY Daily News) Jermaine O’Neal, Yakhouba Diawara will return to Miami Heat. (Miami Herald) Kings to hire Paul Westphal as new Head Coach. (News 10) Tim Floyd resigns as USC coach. (LA TImes) Battle to Halt Graft Scourge in Africa Ebbs. (NY Times) L.A. closes loophole for medical marijuana dispensaries (LA Times) Shock is one of the most underrated talents that there has ever been in Hip Hop. Sex Packets was a straight classic. It is real. http://youtube.com/watch?v=F7lL4PM0bkc Send to Facebook

O'Neal and Diawara Exercise Option

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:05:00 -0500

Both Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara have exercised options on their contracts for next season. O'Neal will be making about $23 million, while Yahkouba will be making about $900K. Jermaine took over the starting job when he arrived from Toronto and Yakhouba went on and off as the starting small forward, battling it out with Jamario Moon.

Now as far as Moon's future goes, this may mean he is closer to leaving Miami. Moon told reporters a couple weeks ago that Heat officials were impressed with him. With Jermaine's big contact and Yahkouba resigning, Moon might not be in a Heat uniform next year. The Heat have been concerned with the limited amount of money they have. Obviously the Heat are making Dwyane Wade their first priority, which they should, and have to save as much money as possible. NBA bloggers have been throwing Moon's name out. I have heard the Boston Celtics a couple times. They have James Posey last year to back up Paul Pierce and he was clutch while Pierce was on the bench. The Celtics could certainly use Moon's defensive and occasional three-pointer. The Celtics wouldn't have to throw too much money at Moon. He made $427K his rookie season, and made $711K last year. Maybe $900k or $1 Million would be all to sign Moon for one year. It would hurt me deep down inside because I hate Boston, but I would continue to follow him, don't worry.

O'Neal, Diawara will return to Heat next season

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:32:50 -0500

MIAMI (AP) -- Forwards Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara of the Miami Heat exercised options to remain under contract for next season.

Jermaine O'Neal, Yakhouba Diawara will return to Miami Heat

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:56:00 -0500

The Miami Heat made two minor roster moves Tuesday. At least they were as minor as $24 million in salary transactions could come. Center Jermaine O'Neal and forward Yakhouba Diawara exercised options to return for the final season of their respective contracts next season.

J. O'Neal, Diawara exercise options, will return to Heat

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:41:00 -0500

Forwards Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara of the Miami Heat exercised options to remain under contract for next season.

O'Neal exercises $23M option to stay with Heat

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:07:19 -0500

Forwards Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara of the Miami Heat exercised options to remain under contract for next season. Both had contracts mandating they "opt in" for the final years of their deals. O'Neal will make nearly $23 million in the 2009-10 NBA season, while Diawara's salary is around $900,000. O'Neal averaged 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds this past season for the Heat and Toronto.

Miami's O'Neal, Diawara will return to Heat

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:06:43 -0500

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Forwards Jermaine O'Neal, Yakhouba Diawara to remain with Miami Heat next season

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:46:40 -0500

Forwards Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara of the Heat have exercised options to remain under contract for next season.

Hornets-Heat Lines Preview

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:44:45 -0500

The New Orleans Hornets and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Hornets lost to Utah 108-94 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (192). David West led New Orleans with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Chris Paul delivered 19 points and ...

Heat Staves Off Late Rally, Hold On To Beat Thunder 104-94

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:23:59 -0500

One would assume that if your team has been on a 7-game road trip, chances are that your team would be a bit on the tired side; certainly that was on the minds of the Miami Heat as they went into Sunday

Team Preview #30: Miami Heat (Last one!!!)

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:20:48 -0500

It took me 45 days instead of 30, but I just finished writing NBA Fantasy Team Previews for all 30 teams. Last but not least is the Miami Heat. Just click on the link. There's a poll asking where you'll draft Shawn Marion, some trivia questions, and of course, my top sleeper pick. I hope some people enjoyed these! Stay tuned for RotoEvil's NBA Fantasy Draft Guide, which is going to be far superior than anything else you'll find. Don't believe me? Just wait...