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Michael Beasley's summer odyssey: In his own words
September 25, 2009 by
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Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley on Friday spoke for the first time about his stay in a Houston rehab facility and other related issues. The interview came with Beasley seated at a folding table on the court at the Heat's practice court at AmericanAirlines Arena. Three reporters...
Beasley insists he has no drug, depression issues, vows to mature
September 25, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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In his first interview since returning from more than a month in a Houston substance-abuse center, the second-year Heat forward apologizes for his actions, explains his bizarre Twitter postings.
Two more big men added to Heat roster for training camp
September 24, 2009 by
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Two weeks after Miami Heat President Pat Riley said the team may have to hold veteran center Jermaine O'Neal out of some practice sessions this season, the team added two more big men to its roster for training camp.
Mourning named Heat vice president of player programs
September 24, 2009 by
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Three months after Alonzo Mourning revealed he would be taking the job, the Miami Heat formally announced Thursday that the former All-Star center is the team's new vice president of player programs.
2010 NBA free agency proving to be an ongoing (cap) space odyssey
September 24, 2009 by
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This year's restricted free agents opt to instead take the dive into next summer's free-agent pool, which could be flush with cash thanks to the entry into NBA ownership waters of a Russian billionaire.
Former UM standout Jack McClinton released by Spurs
September 24, 2009 by
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Former University of Miami guard Jack McClinton, the all-time 3-point percentage leader in Atlantic Coast Conference history, has been waived by the San Antonio Spurs on the eve of training camp.
Heat to add free-agent power forward Andre Brown for camp
September 23, 2009 by
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The Miami Heat appears on the verge of completing its training-camp roster, with plans to sign 6-foot-9 forward Andre Brown to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.
NBA free-agent market drying up, but veteran point guards remain
September 23, 2009 by
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When the likes of Earl Barron are being signed, you know it's just about the final roundup. But look deeper into the list of remaining free agents and there still are plenty of veteran point guards to be had, presumably on the cheap.
Heat poised to add point guard John Lucas III to training-camp roster
September 22, 2009 by
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Trail Blazers free-agent power forward Shavlik Randolph also on the verge of a camp invitation, which would leave the Heat with 15 veterans for next week's opening sessions at AmericanAirlines Arena.
O'Neal stands as most significant unknown entering Heat camp
September 22, 2009 by
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While coach Erik Spoelstra speaks of last season's acquisition in terms of O'Neal's former All-Star self, many questions remain even after a grueling offseason that included two months with Dwyane Wade's Chicago trainer.
Beasley back on Heat practice court; Spoelstra says, "He looks good"
September 21, 2009 by
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Despite a whirlwind offseason for the second-year forward that included extended time in a Houston rehab facility, Spoelstra said Beasley is "ahead of schedule," as next week's training camp approaches.
Beasley's rehab treatment over; Heat forward returns to South Florida
September 20, 2009 by
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With his 30-day stay at Houston inpatient substance-abuse center completed, the 2009 All-Rookie selection again is allowed to work out with teammates. A source says Beasley will not face NBA suspension unless there is a further violation.
Beasley's father says son "learned a lot," to be released Sunday
September 19, 2009 by
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After a lengthy conversation with the Heat forward on the eve of his son's release from a Houston inpatient rehab center, Michael Beasley Sr. says, "it was a wake-up call for him that he needs to take his career more seriously."
Conflicting objectives likely to greet Michael Beasley upon Heat return
September 19, 2009 by
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While the prudent approach might be to ease Beasley back onto the scene, the Heat also needs to find out as quickly as possible how much it can expect from the second-year forward and in what roles.
Heat's Michael Beasley at finish line of stint in Houston rehab center
September 18, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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A month after being shifted into an inpatient facility as part of the NBA's substance-abuse program, the second-year forward is poised for his release and return to the team's practice court.
Father's Day: Another big man in the house for Mourning
September 18, 2009 by
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It's a new Mourning for Miami, with Alijah Harden Mourning making Friday a special day for former Heat center Alonzo Mourning and wife Tracy, who welcomed their third child at 4:28 p.m.
Non-guarantee contracts: The latest NBA sign of the times?
September 18, 2009 by
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Miami Heat retires Tim Hardaway's No. 10 jersey
September 17, 2009 by
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A fixture at Alonzo Mourning's side when the Miami Heat made its move into the NBA elite in the late 1990s, former point guard Tim Hardaway will next move alongside Mourning in the rafters at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Beasley, Wade's off-court woes won't be issue, Haslem says
September 16, 2009 by
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For all the offseason drama created by Michael Beasley's time in a Houston rehab facility, Heat teammate Udonis Haslem said Wednesday that he expects the detour to have minimal impact on the team and its training camp.
Court date reset for ex-NBA star Antoine Walker in Las Vegas casino debt case
September 16, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas court has pushed back a status check to Oct. 29 for former NBA all-star Antoine Walker, amid talk of possible repayment in an $822,500 casino gambling debt case.
Heat's Haslem: Michael Beasley will be embraced upon his rehab return
September 16, 2009 by
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Team captain says time lost in team setting by second-year forward due to time in rehab is overstated and that, "with Beas, if all else fails, he'll shoot it. So he'll be fine when he gets back."
For Wade, now certainly time to be getting in front of it all
September 15, 2009 by
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Talks could result in settlement of lawsuits stemming from D. Wade's failed outside ventures
September 15, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade's legal team hopes that talks beginning Wednesday help him resolve legal disputes that could otherwise be an off-court distraction if they drag into the season.
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