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The Heat's interest in Andre Miller in recent years has been undeniable. The problem has been that Miller has remained out of reach as he was shuffled from Denver to Philadelphia.

For more Sun-Sentinel coverage of the Miami Heat, click here . Previous entry: Allen Iverson a later-rather-than-now issue for Heat Next entry: Back to main page July 04, 2009 Money for nothing: Expiring contracts > Posted by Ira Winderman on July 4, 2009 03:37 AM Jermaine O'Neal may never be this valuable again in his career.

Amid seeing constant upgrades Eastern Conference teams have made, Miami Heat President Pat Riley may have finally woken up.

When free agency opens at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the Heat won't be in the running for high-profile players such as Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Ron Artest and Rasheed Wallace.

Dwyane Wade rebounded from injuries and had the most impressive season of anyone in the league.

He's also seen the good in teaching promising youth through sports. That's why he's teamed with Wesley Frater and the Tournament of Champions organization to provide life-development classes and basketball clinics among other sporting events to show kids what it takes to be successful at life, rather than banking solely on a jump shot.

The NBA draft will go two rounds this year. Sixty players will be drafted, and after they are, there will be hundreds of college and international athletes left looking for a job.

Having done months of homework, Miami Heat president Pat Riley and his staff are convinced they've identified the 60 players most likely to be selected in Thursday night's NBA Draft.

Don't expect any prominent new faces on the Heat's roster next season. That was the message Thursday from team president Pat Riley, who discussed the club's plans for the NBA Draft a week from today.

Being that Miami lacks a first round pick courtesy of a past trade, as well as virtually no cap room beyond perhaps half the mid-level exception to offer, here are the myths and realities of what Heat fans should expect this summer... by david weiss 90 reads Being that Miami lacks a first round pick courtesy of a past trade, as well as virtually no ...

It's always a big deal when NBA star Daequan Cook of the Miami Heat comes home. This time, he's bringing some of his best friends to Dayton for an event the area's youth won't want to miss.

HEAT Insider's Summer HEAT edition is back! Throughout the off-season, HEAT Insider will catch up with your favorite HEAT players to talk basketball.

Miami Beach is once again gearing up for a throng of hip-hop aficionados this Memorial Day weekend -- despite a weak economy and waning popularity -- for the largest urban festival in the country.

Tuesday night proved to be the best night of the offseason for the Heat, with no Eastern Conference team making a jump in the NBA Draft lottery and second-seeded Washington falling the maximum three places.

It has been a year of comparison for Michael Beasley. At this time last year, it was the merits of Beasley as a potential No.

It has been an uneven ride for Lamar Odom since he was dealt from the Heat in the 2004 deal for Shaquille O'Neal. It began with having to deal with Kobe Bryant's over-the-top bid to seize control of the Lakers' offense and the lottery season that followed.

Could the Heat possibly rise from the ashes that are the Mavericks? The swiftness of Dallas' demise against Denver has to make one wonder about the futures with the franchise of Jason Kidd and Josh Howard, players who have previously tempted the Heat and players who would address Heat needs.

A press conference with Pat Riley can go more than 30 minutes without anyone asking about him.

Put yourself in Udonis Haslem's situation. You're the best power forward on the Heat's roster.

The Heat's patience in breaking two rookies into its playing rotation proved even more trying off the court.