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Oct 11, 2009 | Sporting News

Countdown No. 17

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was thrilled to return to his mother's native Philippines this summer for the first time in 35 years, as he conducted a youth basketball clinic.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem, Michael Beasley

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog

Sentinel NBA power poll: No. 12 Miami Heat

The basketball coverage crew at the Orlando Sentinel has put together its preseason NBA power rankings.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players, Daequan Cook

Mon Sep 28, 2009

Star Tribune

Daniels won't play for Wolves

Newly acquired Antonio Daniels won't play for the Timberwolves after all. As they also did this week with veteran center Mark Blount , the Wolves have given Daniels permission to find a trade that will allow him to play more elsewhere.

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Related Topix: Sports, Washington Wizards, NBA Basketball, Antonio Daniels, NBA Players, Miami Heat, Darius Songaila

Sat Sep 26, 2009

Sun-Sentinel

Five Heat players on the spot not named Wade or Beasley

For more Sun-Sentinel coverage of the Miami Heat, click here . Previous entry: Beasley has the look of being ready Next entry: Back to main page September 26, 2009 Camp preview: Five on the spot > Posted by Ira Winderman on September 26, 2009 11:34 AM Michael Beasley provided plenty of drama this summer, with his league-mandated rehab stay at a ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Chris Quinn, James Jones

Fri Sep 25, 2009

Star Tribune

Blount will not be back with Wolves

The Timberwolves have given veteran center Mark Blount's agent permission to find work for his client elsewhere, a decision that's expected to result in a contract buyout or trade.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Charlotte Bobcats, Raymond Felton, Utah Jazz, Matt Harpring

Thu Sep 24, 2009

SanLuisObispo.com

Timberwolves: Blount can seek spot on another team

Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Miami Heat, NBA Players, Minnesota Timberwolves

Wed Sep 23, 2009

ESPN

Minnesota Timberwolves tell Mark Blount's agent he can seek trade

The second-highest paid player on the Minnesota Timberwolves will not be welcome at training camp.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Miami Heat, NBA Players, Brian Cardinal, Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes

Sun Sep 20, 2009

NBA

For Heat to improve, Wade needs help from teammates

Dwyane Wade had an incredibly good season in 2008-09. Check that. Dwyane Wade had a historically good season in 2008-09. Coming back from shoulder and knee injuries, he carried the Heat to 43 wins, helping them become just the second team in league history to make the Playoffs a year after winning 15 games or less.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players, Mario Chalmers, Michael Beasley, Daequan Cook

Thu Aug 27, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Heat's Beasley in rehab

Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley has checked into rehab. The Miami Herald on Monday reported that Beasley, the second-overall pick of the 2008 draft out of Kansas State, has spent the last two weeks in a Houston facility as part of the NBA's substance abuse program to address concerns over his mental state and drug abuse.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers

Wed Aug 26, 2009

Miami New Times

Beasley's Tweet-cident

The Miami Heat's Michael Beasley clearly has a lot of emotional problems, which were well-documented even before a bunch of people thought they saw some weed in a self-taken Twitter photo this past weekend.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers

Mon Aug 24, 2009

Most Valuable Network

Richardson Trade Fallout

Last week's swapping of Mark Blount's and Quentin Richardson's expiring contracts may have seemed like a trivial deal that will do nothing for the Miami Heat's post-2010 future.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, New York Knicks, Quentin Richardson, Dwyane Wade, James Jones

Sat Aug 22, 2009

Detroit Free Press

Allen Iverson's market shrinks by two

Possible landing spots for former Piston Allen Iverson appear to have decreased by two.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Philadelphia 76ers, Andre Miller, Portland Trail Blazers

Thu Aug 20, 2009

BleacherReport

Blount Should Wonder What's Next For Him

An old friend reappeared to the Timberwolves organization in the aftermath of the Quentin Richardson trade last night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Mark Madsen, Sebastian Telfair, Craig Smith, NBA Players, Miami Heat

Wed Aug 19, 2009

The Washington Post

Heat, Hawks Make Moves

I was so busy talking to LeBron James, then catching Gilbert Arenas at Barry Farms on Friday that I wasn't able to talk about two under-the-radar moves by the Washington Wizards' opponents in the Southeast Division.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Atlanta Hawks, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Mike Bibby

Tue Aug 18, 2009

BleacherReport

Miami Heat: 30 Teams in 30 Days

He does not want to get used to it. Wade demanded a move be made; to assure a chance at the championship in the coming years, and a sidekick to help him ease the load.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Mario Chalmers, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Dwyane Wade

Mon Aug 17, 2009

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Heat acquire Richardson for Blount

In this March 21, 2009, file photo, New York Knicks guard guard Quentin Richardson, right, drives past Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Dwyane Wade, Michael Beasley, New York Knicks, Quentin Richardson

Sun Aug 16, 2009

BleacherReport

Tropic Wander: Journeyman Quentin Richardson Joins the Miami Heat

Quentin Richardson could be considered a journeyman for his travels throughout the NBA being on three teams in his first eight years in the league.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, New York Knicks, Quentin Richardson

Sat Aug 15, 2009

Sun-Sentinel

Discussion doesn't start with Richardson when it comes to Heat lineup

Two days ago, Quentin Richardson was little more than an abstract when it came to the Heat's rotation.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Daequan Cook, James Jones

Fri Aug 14, 2009

Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV

Heat swing deal, getting well-traveled Quentin Richardson from Timberwolves for Mark Blount

In this March 21, 2009, file photo, New York Knicks guard guard Quentin Richardson, right, drives past Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Players, New York Knicks, Dwyane Wade, Michael Beasley

Tue Aug 11, 2009

Palm Beach Post

Pat Riley, undaunted, says Miami Heat has 'set the table' for future success

Although the Heat failed to sign free agent Lamar Odom, team president Pat Riley said Tuesday that Miami has the talent and financial flexibility to become a title contender in the near future.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, NBA Players, Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom

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