Mario Chalmers News

One team is off to a flying start, already in first place and unbeaten in five games against Eastern Conference rivals.

Rest a bit easier, Miami fans. Heat owner Micky Arison says he has "every indication" Dwyane Wade will be starring in South Florida for many years to come.

Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers has already had an up-and-down season. At least that's what teammate Dwyane Wade thinks about Chalmers' six-game performance.

Observations from Wednesday's 93-89 victory over the Wizards at Verizon Center: No, It is not a good sign at all that the Heat had to ride Dwyane Wade this long and this hard in the second half of the second night of a back-to-back. Wasn't this season supposed to be about a depth of talent and a diversity of talent? But that No.

Miami Heat guard Quentin Richardson shoots over Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov.

The Denver Nuggets are in search of their first 6-0 start since the 1985-86 campaign, and will resume a six-game road trip Friday night against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.

For three quarters, the Heat played Phoenix at the preferred pace, took a comfortable lead in the race and had its defensive energy in a good place.

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.

Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller sprained his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Wizards' game against Miami on Thursday night.

The Miami Heata TMs next opponent will be a real test. Unlike their three previous adversaries, the Phoenix Suns are, like the Heat themselves, one of five teams in the NBA who are still unbeaten.

Before Dwyane Wade, the O'Neal twins, Mario Chalmers and Eric Spoiled Boy, a 7 foot 2 giant ruled the Miami Arena.

Dwyane Wade reached a scoring milestone in the third quarter. In the fourth, he turned to his teammates for points.

More like a season of suspended expectations -- as if this entire NBA schedule for Miami is little more than a bridge to next year, a necessary delay being merely abided.

Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks backs down Jermaine O'Neal #7 of the Miami Heat during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at American Airlines Arena on April 25, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

Atrocious, even. Fail Boat-esqe. And if tonight's suprisingly balanced attack is any indication, and what passes for Jermaine O'Neal 's "knees" these days holds up, the Heat might just match up to more worthy opponents better than previously thought.

That normally means more of the same, because very rarely does a team make a significant jump without a significant upgrade.

For the first time in six seasons, Udonis Haslem has not been cast as the Miami Heat's starting power forward.

The Miami Heat's preseason ended the same way as its postseason. With a thud against the Atlanta Hawks.

Share + Oct 23, 2009 8:17 pm US/Eastern Click here for more Heat coverage 1 of 1 Chris Quinn #11 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against Flip Murray #22 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 14, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat returned to Jacksonville on Thursday night, but they did not have a memorable visit.