<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Heatportal.com News</title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com</link><description>Miami Heat Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 104, Heat 65]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bobcats-104-heat-65.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:33:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaking Bobcats dominate Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/streaking-bobcats-dominate-heat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Bobcats, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-bobcats-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:11:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs roll as Shaq reaches milestone]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavs-roll-as-shaq-reaches-milestone.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:07:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires  CLEVELAND - Shaquille O'Neal had one regret about moving intoelite NBA scoring air. It should have happened long ago.  O'Neal became the fifth player to score 28,000 in a career, andhe made his presence known at both ends of the floor as the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:41:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard MarioChalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:41:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From the midpoint of last season to the midpoint of this season,the one thing that appeared to be a given for the Heat was the No.5 playoff seed. Unable to truly push conference leaders Cleveland,Boston, Orlando and Atlanta, it had come to be accepted tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade heats up, burns Pacers]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-heats-up-burns-pacers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:41:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 113, Pacers 83]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-113-pacers-83.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:03:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/pacers-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:05:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Bobcats Preview 2010-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-bobcats-preview-2010-01-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:57:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston College rallies past Miami 79-75]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boston-college-rallies-past-miami-79-75.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:27:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:27:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard MarioChalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An ongoing concern for the Heat remains getting as much out ofMichael Beasley in the second half of games as he has beenproducing in the first half. Several factors seemingly are at play."I come out the first half and it's relatively easy," Beasley said."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning-Wade fund raises over $800K for Haiti]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-wade-fund-raises-over-800k-for-haiti.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:51:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild concussion sidelines Thunder's Collison]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mild-concussion-sidelines-thunder-s-collison.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:53:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Heat Preview 2010-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/pacers-heat-preview-2010-01-18.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:39:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant is offensive force, but you can't defend his D]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/durant-is-offensive-force-but-you-can-t-defend-his-d.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:28:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has become an offensive force in this league, butthere's still no defending his D.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 98, Heat 80]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/thunder-98-heat-80.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:43:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder, Box 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-thunder-box-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:37:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:08:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard MarioChalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:08:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An ongoing concern for the Heat remains getting as much out ofMichael Beasley in the second half of games as he has beenproducing in the first half. Several factors seemingly are at play."I come out the first half and it's relatively easy," Beasley said."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade breaks Heat's assists record]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-breaks-heat-s-assists-record.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:57:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:08:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center JoelAnthony, Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard MarioChalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 115, Rockets 106]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-115-rockets-106.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:29:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:03:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:03:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder Preview 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-thunder-preview-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:13:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning, Wade teaming up for Haiti relief]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-wade-teaming-up-for-haiti-relief.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:03:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors get beat up by Heat at Oracle]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/warriors-get-beat-up-by-heat-at-oracle.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:05:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The match-up between  Warriorsguard Monta Ellis and MiamiHeat guard Dwyane Wade wasn't much of a match-up at all. Neitherwas the game.  Golden State trailed by double-digits most of the second half enroute to a 115-102 loss to Miami at Oracle Arena. The  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:11:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center JoelAnthony, Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard MarioChalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:11:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After nearly 30 minutes of pre-game shooting, guard Dwyane Wadeopted to play Wednesday against the Warriors, despite lingeringdiscomfort from a sprained right wrist. "(It's not) OK," he said,"but it feels good enough to play." Wade sprained his wrist du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:11:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While speculation continues about a potential Dwyane Wade-LeBronJames partnership when it comes to 2010 free agency, the twoalready have come together. Sort of. With James' Cavaliers stayingin the Bay Area an extra day following Monday's victory over theW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Rockets Preview 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-rockets-preview-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:20:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade seeks dismissal of antitrust lawsuit]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-seeks-dismissal-of-antitrust-lawsuit.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:19:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 115, Warriors 102]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-115-warriors-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:09:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade shows up, but Golden State doesn't;HEAT 115, WARRIORS 102]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-shows-up-but-golden-state-doesn-t-heat-115-warriors-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:02:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Officially, the  Warriorshad eight healthy bodies atthe end of Wednesday's game.  For much of the 115-102 loss to Miami, however, they acted as ifonly three players were going at full tilt in front of an oddlyhushed crowd of 17,121 at Oracle Arena.  Monta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-13.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:41:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Mario Chalmers, Forward DorellWrig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Mario Chalmers, Forward DorellWrig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:59:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat soon may be faced with a choice: dumping Dorell Wright orpaying a step price in the NBA's luxury tax. The Heat, which nextfaces the Warriors on Wednesday night, currently stands roughly$2.8 million over the tax threshold after reducing its positi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Warriors Preview 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-warriors-preview-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:37:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 118, Heat 89]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jazz-118-heat-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:43:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:56:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat president Pat Riley said the addition of two veteran pointguards since the start of training camp does not reflect ondiminished hopes for Mario Chalmers, who had started every gamelast season after being selected in the second round of the 2008NBA Dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Erik Spoelstra said the addition of veteran point guardRafer Alston could particularly help on the defensive end. "He wasa very good defender when we first had him," Spoelstra said. "Hewas one of our very best defenders at his position, as far ask]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:21:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center JoelAnthony, Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Mario Chalmers, ForwardDorell Wrig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers 94, Heat 84]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/clippers-94-heat-84.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:05:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Jazz Preview 2010-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-jazz-preview-2010-01-10.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:53:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami wants to know: Will Wade stay or go?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-wants-to-know-will-wade-stay-or-go.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:26:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mired in mediocrity, the Heat have to worry Dwyane Wade envisions abright future elsewhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Clippers Preview 2010-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-clippers-preview-2010-01-09.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:21:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 109, Suns 105]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-109-suns-105.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:53:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alston rejoins Wade with Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/alston-rejoins-wade-with-heat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:57:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:57:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Carlos Arroyo, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center JoelAnthony, Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Mario Chalmers, ForwardDorell Wri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By guaranteeing G Carlos Arroyo's contract for the balance of theseason, the Heat will add about another $500,000 to itsdollar-for-dollar luxury tax paid to the league on excessivepayroll. The Heat cleared roughly $1 million from its tax Tuesday,when it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:39:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with Rafer Alston poised to join the Heat, the teamnonetheless Wednesday opted to guarantee the contract of CarlosArroyo for the balance of the season. That would leave Arroyo, thecurrent starter, Alston, a starter on Orlando's 2009 NBA Finalsteam, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:21:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By guaranteeing G Carlos Arroyo's contract for the balance of theseason, the Heat will add about another $500,000 to itsdollar-for-dollar luxury tax paid to the league on excessivepayroll. The Heat cleared roughly $1 million from its tax Tuesday,when it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:21:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with Rafer Alston poised to join the Heat, the teamnonetheless Wednesday opted to guarantee the contract of CarlosArroyo for the balance of the season. That would leave Arroyo, thecurrent starter, Alston, a starter on Orlando's 2009 NBA Finalsteam, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 112, Heat 106, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/celtics-112-heat-106-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:53:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics spoil Wade's big night]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/celtics-spoil-wade-s-big-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:59:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Carlos Arroyo, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard MarioChalm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-07.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Carlos Arroyo, Shooting guardDwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forwardMichael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward UdonisHaslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard DaequanCo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Heat Preview 2010-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/celtics-heat-preview-2010-01-05.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:45:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:40:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--While Dwyane Wade mostly has kept his turnovers down, a recentproblem has been passing the ball out of the post. In positioningWade closer to the basket, the Heat specifically has been hoping toget the opposition to send double-teams. But Wade often has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Jermaine O'Neal missed his fourth game of the season Mondaynight because of a strained hip flexor. Joel Anthony started inplace of O'Neal against the visiting Hawks, and coach ErikSpoelstra was hopeful of having O'Neal back for Wednesday's gameagai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat C Jermaine O'Neal misses game against Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-c-jermaine-o-neal-misses-game-against-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:07:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 92, Hawks 75]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-92-hawks-75.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:15:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slumping Hawks drop fourth straight]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/slumping-hawks-drop-fourth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:17:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 107, Heat 97]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bobcats-107-heat-97.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 108, Heat 78]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spurs-108-heat-78.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:07:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 108, Heat 78 2009-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spurs-108-heat-78-2009-12-31.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:07:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 114, Pacers 80]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-114-pacers-80.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:49:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 80, Jazz 70]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-80-jazz-70.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:11:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 102, Heat 95]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/trail-blazers-102-heat-95.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:39:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Heat Preview 2009-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/trail-blazers-heat-preview-2009-12-22.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:14:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 104, Magic 86]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-104-magic-86.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:36:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, Heat beat Magic again]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-heat-beat-magic-again.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:56:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Heat Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/magic-heat-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:24:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arroyo remains Heat starter at point guard]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/arroyo-remains-heat-starter-at-point-guard.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:24:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley hoping Heat, Wade can do more]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-hoping-heat-wade-can-do-more.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 118, Heat 90 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizzlies-118-heat-90-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:20:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 115, Raptors 95]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-115-raptors-95.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:34:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot start forgotten, Heat desperate for answers 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hot-start-forgotten-heat-desperate-for-answers-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Heat Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/raptors-heat-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:22:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Heat Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizzlies-heat-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:04:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 106, Heat 93 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mavericks-106-heat-93-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGIC 'KING'-DOM - LAKERS LEGEND BELIEVES LEBRON WILL BE A KNICK ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/magic--king-dom-lakers-legend-believes-lebron-will-be-a-knick.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magic Johnson said he believes LeBron James will decide to leave Cleveland to play for theKnicks - but urgesKnicks team president Donnie Walsh to lure "The King" by first signing a marquee free agent such as Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Heat Preview 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/raptors-heat-preview-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:14:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off their worst home loss in two seasons, the struggling Miami Heat look to get their homestand back on track.Facing the Toronto Raptors might not be the ideal opponent for Miami to end its poor play.The Heat look to snap a four-game home losing st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 118, Heat 90]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizzlies-118-heat-90.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:12:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rudy Gay won't forget this one. Neither will the Miami Heat.Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies got their biggest road win in more than two years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagining D-Wade and LeBron together in Miami]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/imagining-d-wade-and-lebron-together-in-miami.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:25:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's play a little fantasy basketball. Only in Randy Hill's fantasy, LeBron and D-Wade are on the same team. Would it work?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could LeBron, D-Wade play nice?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/could-lebron-d-wade-play-nice.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:18:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's play some fantasy basketball by pairing LeBron and D-Wadetogether. Would it work?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot start forgotten, Heat desperate for answers 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hot-start-forgotten-heat-desperate-for-answers-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:05:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only a month ago, everything seemed different about the Miami Heat. They were 7-2 and flying after a buzzer-beating, game-ending 3-pointer from Dwyane Wade defeated the New Jersey Nets."This is my house," Wade exalted that night, repeating a familiar refr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' heave muffles Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/williams-heave-muffles-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Yakhouba Diawara, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magloire, Forward Dorell Wright, Forward Jam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not quite amnesty day, or get-out-of-a-bad-deal Tuesday, but Dec. 15 still resonates for the Heat. As the first day when teams can trade players who signed in the offseason, Dec. 15 stands second only to the Feb. 18 trading deadline on the NBA's pers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Limited to seven minutes in Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks due to a strained right hamstring, starting small forward Quentin Richardson was held out of Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. Richardson was injured while attempting to defend a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot start forgotten, Heat desperate for answers]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hot-start-forgotten-heat-desperate-for-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:47:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only a month ago, everything seemed different about the Miami Heat. They were 7-2 and flying after a buzzer-beating, game-ending 3-pointer from Dwyane Wade defeated the New Jersey Nets."This is my house," Wade exalted that night, repeating a familiar refr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay puts up 41 as Grizzlies top Heat on road]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/gay-puts-up-41-as-grizzlies-top-heat-on-road.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rudy Gay won't forget this one. Neither will the Miami Heat.Gay scored a career-high 41 points, Marc Gasol made all seven of his shots on the way to a 16-point, 15-rebound effort, and the Memphis Grizzlies got their biggest road win in more than two years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat F Richardson out with hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-f-richardson-out-with-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:37:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson has been held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right hamstring.Yakhouba Diawara, who played in only one of Miami's first 21 games of the season, started at forward in place of Richardson.Heat guard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward James J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat was without center Jermaine O'Neal for a second consecutive game Friday night, in the wake of his uncle's funeral in South Carolina. He is expected to return to action Sunday when the Heat hosts the Memphis Grizzlies. O'Neal, who also missed Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Udonis Haslem had an enormous game off the bench Friday, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Haslem made nine of 10 shots from the field. --In addition to C Jermaine O'Neal, F Shavlik Randolph and G Chris Quinn also were inactive Friday. Quinn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks cool down Heat on the road ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mavericks-cool-down-heat-on-the-road.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Erick Dampier finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and theDallasMavericks beat the Heat, 106-93, Friday night in Miami.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Heat Preview 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizzlies-heat-preview-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:12:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have stumbled at home recently. Hosting the Memphis Grizzlies could stop their longest losing streak there in more than a year.The Heat continue a six-game homestand Sunday when they take on the Grizzlies, trying to avoid a fourth straight ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:12:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks exploit Heat's misfires ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mavericks-exploit-heat-s-misfires.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY'S GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward James J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Udonis Haslem had an enormous game off the bench Friday, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Haslem made nine of 10 shots from the field. --In addition to C Jermaine O'Neal, F Shavlik Randolph and G Chris Quinn also were inactive Friday. Quinn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat was without center Jermaine O'Neal for a second consecutive game Friday night, in the wake of his uncle's funeral in South Carolina. He is expected to return to action Sunday when the Heat hosts the Memphis Grizzlies. O'Neal, who also missed Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking at whom Knicks should keep &#151; or lose]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/looking-at-whom-knicks-should-keep-#151-or-lose.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:26:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with a fourth straight win, the Knicks remain focused on the future. Charley Rosen names the keepers &#151; and whom to dump.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 106, Heat 93]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mavericks-106-heat-93.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:24:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good thing the NBA title isn't decided in the regular season, or the Miami Heat probably wouldn't have a championship banner swaying from their rafters.Unless it's June, they just can't beat the Dallas Mavericks.Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Erick Dampi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal out for Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jermaine-o-neal-out-for-heat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:39:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat center Jermaine O'Neal missed Friday night's game against Dallas to remain with relatives after a family funeral in South Carolina.He was expected to return to Miami and rejoin the team in time for practice Saturday, coach Erik Spoelstra said.O'Neal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magloire, Forward Dorell Wright.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite committing to USA Basketball czar Jerry Colangelo to the Olympic basketball program, Heat guard Dwyane Wade remains uncertain about participating in next summer's World Championship in Turkey. Wade previously had vowed to follow the leads of frien]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Two days after being held out of Friday's loss to the Lakers, backup guard Daequan Cook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a case of pink eye. Cook said his right eye became inflamed upon Saturday's early-morning arrival in Sacramen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Heat Preview 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mavericks-heat-preview-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:41:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Howard might have to miss a game occasionally due to lingering pain in his surgically repaired left ankle. The Miami Heat could use a break from facing the Dallas Mavericks' veteran swingman.With Howard's status uncertain again, the Mavericks look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite committing to USA Basketball czar Jerry Colangelo to the Olympic basketball program, Heat guard Dwyane Wade remains uncertain about participating in next summer's World Championship in Turkey. Wade previously had vowed to follow the leads of frien]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Two days after being held out of Friday's loss to the Lakers, backup guard Daequan Cook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a case of pink eye. Cook said his right eye became inflamed upon Saturday's early-morning arrival in Sacramen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magloire, Forward Dorell Wright.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's effort enough on this night ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/c-s-effort-enough-on-this-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON -- Unfortunately, no fast-forward button exists for the NBA season. We can't skip ahead to the playoffs. We can't even fast-forward to the games against the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers. Until that button is developed, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FULL-COURT PRESS Baseline-to-baseline coverage of the NBA  2009-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/full-court-press-baseline-to-baseline-coverage-of-the-nba-2009-12-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nuggets go fourth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magloire, Forward Dorell Wright.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Two days after being held out of Friday's loss to the Lakers, backup guard Daequan Cook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a case of pink eye. Cook said his right eye became inflamed upon Saturday's early-morning arrival in Sacramen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite committing to USA Basketball czar Jerry Colangelo to the Olympic basketball program, Heat guard Dwyane Wade remains uncertain about participating in next summer's World Championship in Turkey. Wade previously had vowed to follow the leads of frien]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 115, Kings 102 2009-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-115-kings-102-2009-12-07.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:14:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best and worst moments of Dorell Wright's NBA career have both come in Sacramento.Wright will certainly savor what happened Sunday night against the Kings. While heralded teammate Dwyane Wade was his usual self with 34 points and 10 assists, Wright ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-12-07.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 115, Kings 102]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-115-kings-102.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:17:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best and worst moments of Dorell Wright's NBA career have both come in Sacramento.Wright will certainly savor what happened Sunday night against the Kings. While heralded teammate Dwyane Wade was his usual self with 34 points and 10 assists, Wright ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors waiting for an identity ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/warriors-waiting-for-an-identity.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando's Rashard Lewis dumped a pass into the post where it was received by center Dwight Howard. You know, the 18.2-point, 12.3-rebound force of nature they call Superman? The chiseled hunk of massive dunks?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat will be without center Jermaine O'Neal for Sunday's game in Sacramento due to a family issue. O'Neal, who had left the team a week ago to be with a critically ill uncle in Columbia, S.C., will miss the game to return to his family there. O'Neal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the buzzer, it was Laker guard Kobe Bryant's "luckiest shot" -- a three-point bank shot from straight on -- that sent the Heat to a bitter one-point loss Friday night at Staples Center. But before Kobe's bank shot, Miami shot itself in the foot repeate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Kings Preview 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-kings-preview-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:11:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After finishing 2007-08 as the NBA's worst team, the Miami Heat pulled off a massive turnaround last season and reached the playoffs.The Sacramento Kings look like they could be inspired to equal the feat.The Kings will hope to move back above .500 as the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade didn't make his first field goal until two minutes were left in the first half. It was a slam dunk. --All five Heat starters scored in double figured. Udonis Haslem came off the bench to score 14 points. QUOTE TO NOTE: "Missed them." -- Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:40:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the buzzer, it was Laker guard Kobe Bryant's "luckiest shot" -- a three-point bank shot from straight on -- that sent the Heat to a bitter one-point loss Friday night at Staples Center. But before Kobe's bank shot, Miami shot itself in the foot repeate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 108, Heat 107]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/lakers-108-heat-107.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:13:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down by two with 3.2 seconds left, Kobe Bryant merely wanted to drive for a tying basket. His foot slipped when he got the ball, and Miami's defense forced Bryant to throw up an off-balance 3-point shot that was well off target and far too long.Yes, every]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe banks in last-second shot to top Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/kobe-banks-in-last-second-shot-to-top-heat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:17:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant banked in a 3-pointer over Dwyane Wade's defense at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Los Angeles Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Miami Heat on Friday night.Bryant scored 33 points, b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FULL-COURT PRESS Baseline-to-baseline coverage of the NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/full-court-press-baseline-to-baseline-coverage-of-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME OF THE DAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugs turn off Heat Andersen sets the tone with three blocks and 10 rebounds as Smith contains Miami's Wade. NUGGETS 114, HEAT 96]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nugs-turn-off-heat-andersen-sets-the-tone-with-three-blocks-and-10-rebounds-as-smith-contains-miami-s-wade-nuggets-114-heat-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The human and the Birdman leapt toward the basket simultaneously, the human armed with a Basketball, the Birdman with wings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Forward James Jones said he has no issue with his shift back to the bench, with Quentin Richardson again starting at small forward, a spot Jones held for five games as Richardson worked back from back spasms. "I've always said before, I love playing, bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat is well aware of the buzzsaw it is walking into Friday night in Los Angeles against the red-hot Lakers. "They're coming out and playing with an edge, with a chip," forward James Jones said "They're playing great basketball." "They're in a great f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Lakers Preview 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-lakers-preview-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:40:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Currently enjoying a home-heavy stretch full of subpar opponents, Phil Jackson said the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers would get a better idea of where they stand when they face the Miami Heat.Miami, however, has hardly looked like a litmus test for anyone la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:40:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmelo leads Nuggets to rout of Wade, Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/carmelo-leads-nuggets-to-rout-of-wade-heat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:40:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pepsi Center remains Dwyane Wade's personal house of horrors.The Miami Heat star fell to 0-6 in Denver when Carmelo Anthony and Nene led the Nuggets to a 114-96 rout Thursday night.Denver is the only city where Wade has never won in his seven seasons ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 114, Heat 96]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nuggets-114-heat-96.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:40:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pepsi Center remains Dwyane Wade's personal house of horrors.The Miami Heat star fell to 0-6 in Denver when Carmelo Anthony and Nene led the Nuggets to a 114-96 rout Thursday night.Denver is the only city where Wade has never won in his seven seasons ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIAMI AT DENVER 8:30 p.m. tonight, TNT, KCKK 1510 AM ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-at-denver-8-30-p-m-tonight-tnt-kckk-1510-am.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spotlight on Dwyane Wade: Tonight will be Denverites' lone chance to see the all-star in the regular season, and according toNuggets coach George Karl: ``I think his making-other-guys-better is the best I've seen with him. ? He play-makes, he makes good r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT VERIZON CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward James Jones, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he is hopeful his team can use this current four-game western swing to come together after opening the season with a shaky 6-5 home record. The trip's opener, a 107-100 victory at Portland, certainly was a step in the right ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Quentin Richardson was reinserted into the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers. Richardson had missed four games due to back spasms and then played off the bench in Sunday's home loss to Boston. The veteran small forward had starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOR 0-17 NETS, IT'S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/for-0-17-nets-it-s-much-ado-about-nothing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lawrence Frank's weekend firing and GM Kiki Vandeweghe's unveiling yesterday as his reluctant replacement have taken the spotlight off theNets' record-tying 0-17 start. But tonight vs. Dallas, the Heat will be squarely on theNets as they try to avoid the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Nuggets Preview 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-nuggets-preview-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:28:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets have dominated Miami since they picked Carmelo Anthony and the Heat selected Dwyane Wade in the 2003 draft. In the first meeting between the teams this season, though, it was Miami that came out on top.Denver looks to remain undefeated ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT AIR CANADA CENTRE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward James Jones, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Quentin Richardson was reinserted into the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers. Richardson had missed four games due to back spasms and then played off the bench in Sunday's home loss to Boston. The veteran small forward had starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he is hopeful his team can use this current four-game western swing to come together after opening the season with a shaky 6-5 home record. The trip's opener, a 107-100 victory at Portland, certainly was a step in the right ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley scores 27 as Heat top Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/beasley-scores-27-as-heat-top-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:56:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat started their toughest road trip of the season with a stylish 107-100 victory over Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.Michael Beasley scored 27 points and Quentin Richardson had 20, both season highs, as the Heat led from the opening b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Quentin Richa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A solid string of recent performances by Jermaine O'Neal has surprised neither his coach nor the opposition. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said extra work put in by the Heat center has paid the anticipated dividends. "The main thing what I'm seeing is he's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Jermaine O'Neal said the balance between team and family could take him away from the Heat in coming days. O'Neal, who rushed back from a family emergency in South Carolina to make it to Friday's game against Washington about two hours before tipof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After home slide, Heat hitting the road]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/after-home-slide-heat-hitting-the-road.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something about going on the road has always appealed to Miami forward Udonis Haslem. After all, it can't be any tougher than playing at home has been lately for the slumping Heat.Miami has lost six of its last nine games overall, not to mention four of i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-trail-blazers-preview-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:50:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After opening the season in stellar fashion, the Miami Heat haven't had much success over the past two weeks. It won't get any easier with a difficult four-game road trip set to begin.The Heat try to avoid losing for the sixth time in eight games Tuesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eastern Conference]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Quentin Richa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A solid string of recent performances by Jermaine O'Neal has surprised neither his coach nor the opposition. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said extra work put in by the Heat center has paid the anticipated dividends. "The main thing what I'm seeing is he's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Jermaine O'Neal said the balance between team and family could take him away from the Heat in coming days. O'Neal, who rushed back from a family emergency in South Carolina to make it to Friday's game against Washington about two hours before tipof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics surrender big lead, then rally to beat Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/celtics-surrender-big-lead-then-rally-to-beat-heat.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:16:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for this notion of the Boston Celtics having a "Big 3." And even Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce would agree, it's probably time for Rajon Rondo to figure somewhere into that designation as well.Garnett scored 24 points on 11 of 12 shooti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT VERIZON CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jersey fires head coach after 0-16 start]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/new-jersey-fires-head-coach-after-0-16-start.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:31:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When your team is 0-16, you don't deserve much job security. So it's no surprise that the Nets have fired Lawrence Frank.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Quentin Richardson was held out of a fourth consecutive game Friday night, despite being declared fit to return by coach Erik Spoelstra. Richardson, who has been sidelined by back spasms, worked out with the team's coaching staff on Thursday, his firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-29.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:21:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when Quentin Richardson's play tapered off after an encouraging start, there hardly was a groundswell to get James Jones into the Heat starting lineup. But with Richardson sidelined by back spasms, Jones has made his move to reclaim the starting posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Heat Preview 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/celtics-heat-preview-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:01:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After starting the season with a majority of their games at home, the Boston Celtics are about to embark on a lengthy road stretch. They've had success on the road but haven't faced the stiffest of competition.That will soon change.In the opener of a four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:01:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamison lights fire under Wizards]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jamison-lights-fire-under-wizards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI | While injured, Antawn Jamison watched helplessly as hisWashingtonWizards teammates blew key opportunities in losses to the Miami Heat in their first two dates with their Southeast Division foes. He wasn't about to let it happen again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:20:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Quentin Richardson was held out of a fourth consecutive game Friday night, despite being declared fit to return by coach Erik Spoelstra. Richardson, who has been sidelined by back spasms, worked out with the team's coaching staff on Thursday, his firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-28.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:20:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when Quentin Richardson's play tapered off after an encouraging start, there hardly was a groundswell to get James Jones into the Heat starting lineup. But with Richardson sidelined by back spasms, Jones has made his move to reclaim the starting posi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards stymie Wade to beat Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-stymie-wade-to-beat-heat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:32:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Young wasn't even getting off the bench earlier this month. On Friday night, he keyed a strong defensive effort against one of the best players in the NBA.Antawn Jamison scored 24 points, Young added 22 and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A recent binge of 3-pointers by the opposition has coach Erik Spoelstra focusing on that aspect of his team's defense. Wednesday, it was the Magic's turn -- Orlando was 14-of-31 from beyond the arc. "Our sense of urgency and desperation to get to the 3-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:20:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering he has moved into the starting lineup, Michael Beasley's rebounding numbers, despite a solid recent stretch, aren't where the second-year forward thinks they should be. "I feel like anything less than nine or 10 rebounds is unacceptable," said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets, Wolves making run at embarrassing record 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nets-wolves-making-run-at-embarrassing-record-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:24:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The T-Wolves and Nets posted one total win in their first 30 games. One or both could make a run at history, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets, Wolves making run at embarrassing record]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nets-wolves-making-run-at-embarrassing-record.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:24:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The T-Wolves and Nets posted one total win in their first 30 games. One or both could make a run at history, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Heat Preview 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-heat-preview-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:56:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade missed badly on a potential game-winning shot in the Miami Heat's last game, but Michael Beasley was there to bail him out.Wade hasn't misfired this season against the Washington Wizards.The Heat's star guard will try to lead his team to a sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley's dunk saves Heat, miffs the Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/beasley-s-dunk-saves-heat-miffs-the-magic.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A recent binge of 3-pointers by the opposition has coach Erik Spoelstra focusing on that aspect of his team's defense. Wednesday, it was the Magic's turn -- Orlando was 14-of-31 from beyond the arc. "Our sense of urgency and desperation to get to the 3-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering he has moved into the starting lineup, Michael Beasley's rebounding numbers, despite a solid recent stretch, aren't where the second-year forward thinks they should be. "I feel like anything less than nine or 10 rebounds is unacceptable," said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley helps Heat stun Magic in closing seconds]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/beasley-helps-heat-stun-magic-in-closing-seconds.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:12:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade was all set to deliver another game-winning shot, going through his usual motion: draining the clock, dribbling right and letting the shot fly.His bad miss caught everybody by surprise. Well, nearly everybody.Michael Beasley dunked the missed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Udonis Haslem returned Sunday after a two-game absence, but F Quentin Richardson missed his second consecutive game when the Heat played the Hornets. Haslem, who had been limited by a strained left shoulder, went through the morning shootaround and to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Southeast Division has gone from one of the NBA's weakest to possibly its best, Hear coach Erik Spoelstra says, and it just got better with Antawn Jamison returning to the Wizards' lineup and the Bobcats acquiring Stephen Jackson for little in exchang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizz have pieces, but still far from a playoff team 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizz-have-pieces-but-still-far-from-a-playoff-team-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:05:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies may still be a young team, but they're showing some signs of promise after their win vs. the Kings, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Magic Preview 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-magic-preview-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:29:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade has a higher career scoring average against the Orlando Magic than any other team, but all that's led to lately for the Miami Heat has been a lot of losses.Wade topped 40 points in the Heat's two latest losses to Orlando, and the Magic will lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Udonis Haslem returned Sunday after a two-game absence, but F Quentin Richardson missed his second consecutive game when the Heat played the Hornets. Haslem, who had been limited by a strained left shoulder, went through the morning shootaround and to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-24.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:20:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Southeast Division has gone from one of the NBA's weakest to possibly its best, Hear coach Erik Spoelstra says, and it just got better with Antawn Jamison returning to the Wizards' lineup and the Bobcats acquiring Stephen Jackson for little in exchang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizz have pieces, but still far from a playoff team]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizz-have-pieces-but-still-far-from-a-playoff-team.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:47:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies may still be a young team, but they're showing some signs of promise after their win vs. the Kings, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT Hawks' Johnson no ordinary Joe ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-report-hawks-johnson-no-ordinary-joe.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a youngster, I saw a video about the sneaky sports impostor Barry Bremen, who, among other stunts, once donned a Rockets uniform and shot pregame layups at the 1981 All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Udonis Haslem returned Sunday after a two-game absence, but F Quentin Richardson missed his second consecutive game when the Heat played the Hornets. Haslem, who had been limited by a strained left shoulder, went through the morning shootaround and to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Southeast Division has gone from one of the NBA's weakest to possibly its best, Hear coach Erik Spoelstra says, and it just got better with Antawn Jamison returning to the Wizards' lineup and the Bobcats acquiring Stephen Jackson for little in exchang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haslem's jumper rescues Heat in win vs. Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/haslem-s-jumper-rescues-heat-in-win-vs-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:23:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade was trapped, so Udonis Haslem took over.Wade had 31 points, and Haslem banked in a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night."It was supposed to be a 2-1 pick-and-roll with Dwyane]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TNT giving thanks for a Hawks vs. Magic matchup ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/tnt-giving-thanks-for-a-hawks-vs-magic-matchup.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the NBA and TNT met last spring to discuss the regular-season schedule, one topic of discussion was the Thanksgiving Day game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA NOTES 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-notes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The theme for the entireCeltics franchise was set the day Doc Rivers finally convinced Paul Pierce that his system was designed to make the captain better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT AT&T CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Shavlik Randolph, Guard Daequan Cook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As one of the league's prime 2010 free agent targets, Raptors forward Chris Bosh found Friday his turn to be asked about the lure of the Heat's cap cash. "It's all a part of the business. I understand it's going to happen," he said of the questioning. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:21:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat was without starting small forward Quentin Richardson and reserve power forward Udonis Haslem for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Haslem missed his second consecutive game because of a strained left shoulder. Richardson still is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat Preview 2009-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hornets-heat-preview-2009-11-22.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:08:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have certainly cooled off after a strong start. Sub-par defensive play has been a major factor, and a meeting with the suddenly surging New Orleans Hornets might not help, either.The Heat will try to halt a three-game losing streak Sunday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dynamic duo lead Raptors past Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/dynamic-duo-lead-raptors-past-heat.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors hold on for win]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/raptors-hold-on-for-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Dwyane Wade is the prime recruiter for the NBA's free-agent class of 2010, he is not doing the hard sell.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors hang on to down Heat ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/raptors-hang-on-to-down-heat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TorontoRaptors head coach Jay Triano warned his team about a possible letdown before yesterday's return to the Air Canada Centre after a difficult road trip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Shavlik Randolph, Guard Daequan Cook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--As one of the league's prime 2010 free agent targets, Raptors forward Chris Bosh found Friday his turn to be asked about the lure of the Heat's cap cash. "It's all a part of the business. I understand it's going to happen," he said of the questioning. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat was without starting small forward Quentin Richardson and reserve power forward Udonis Haslem for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Haslem missed his second consecutive game because of a strained left shoulder. Richardson still is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeling Heat fall as Raptors snap skid]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/reeling-heat-fall-as-raptors-snap-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:59:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors snapped their three-game skid Friday night, while the Miami Heat kept on stumbling.Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 boards and the Raptors beat the Heat 120-113. It was the second straight ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bennett visits Miami ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bennett-visits-miami.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team chairman Clay Bennett and otherThunder executives attended Tuesday's game, in large part to gather information on the Heat's revolutionary 3,400-square-foot video board that was installed in May outside American Airlines Arena. Giving the arena a Tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Even with last season's competitive seven-game opening-round playoff series, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra does not necessarily see his team as yet having a rivalry with the Hawks. "I mean, anytime you play somebody in the playoffs, obviously everything get]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Shavlik Randolph, Guard Daequ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Dwyane Wade, issues with his support system have become undeniable. While coach Erik Spoelstra has spoken about the need for more balance in the offense, it continues to remain pretty much an all-or-nothing reliance on the seventh-year shooting guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant still rooting for Beasley]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/durant-still-rooting-for-beasley.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant grew speechless last summer, unsure of what to say to his childhood friend and former teammate who had fallen on hard times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks pleased but not satisfied 10 games in ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/brooks-pleased-but-not-satisfied-10-games-in.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder coach Scott Brooks refused to say he was content with theThunder's 5-5 record through 10 games, but he does see progress in his team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron needs to focus on NBA ... not NFL or MJ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/lebron-needs-to-focus-on-nba-not-nfl-or-mj.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:59:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey LeBron, Jason Whitlock has a message for you. You aren't Michael Jordan and you aren't Jim Brown. So just zip it, kid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Raptors Preview 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-raptors-preview-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even Dwyane Wade endures stretches of poor shooting at times. He isn't accustomed to poor games against the Toronto Raptors, though.Wade struggled with his shot as the Miami Heat suffered consecutive losses for the first time this season, but he appears t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodson: Let's stay in first place ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/woodson-let-s-stay-in-first-place.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a 10-2 start, theHawks sit atop the Southeast Division and Eastern Conference. While his team was widely predicted to finish no better than second in the division behind Orlando,Hawks coach Mike Woodson has put the bug in his players' ears that first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrid team can handle the Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/torrid-team-can-handle-the-heat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At some point, theHawks will cool off.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Shavlik Randolph, Guard Daequ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Even with last season's competitive seven-game opening-round playoff series, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra does not necessarily see his team as yet having a rivalry with the Hawks. "I mean, anytime you play somebody in the playoffs, obviously everything get]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Dwyane Wade, issues with his support system have become undeniable. While coach Erik Spoelstra has spoken about the need for more balance in the offense, it continues to remain pretty much an all-or-nothing reliance on the seventh-year shooting guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Hawks win sixth straight, improve to 10-2]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hot-hawks-win-sixth-straight-improve-to-10-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:45:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Joe Johnson is scoring and Josh Smith is doing a little bit of everything, the Atlanta Hawks are awfully hard to beat.The Miami Heat got a sampling of that 1-2 punch Wednesday night.Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Smith dominated during ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:45:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haslem sits out against Hawks with sore shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/haslem-sits-out-against-hawks-with-sore-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:56:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is sitting out against the Atlanta Hawks because of an ailing left shoulder.Haslem said before Wednesday night's game that his shoulder began hurting about a week ago after a stint in the weight room. He aggravated the inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big guys cherish doing dirty work]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/big-guys-cherish-doing-dirty-work.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rebounds don't make great highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A production crew took over the east end of the main court Monday at AmericanAirlines Arena to shoot a Gatorade commercial featuring Dwyane Wade, who also got work for teammates Mario Chalmers, Carlos Arroyo, Jamaal Magloire and Michael Beasley as extra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's game in Atlanta is meaningful for the Heat on two levels. Foremost, it is the resumption of a head-to-head series that came to a head last season when the Hawks eliminated the Heat in seven games in the first round of the playoffs. It also bri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant's 32 paces Thunder past Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/durant-s-32-paces-thunder-past-heat.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:02:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of good seats still available around the end of the first quarter, the Miami Heat gave some upper-deck fans a rare chance to move into the lower level.If nothing else, they got a better look at Kevin Durant and the much-improved Oklahoma City ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:25:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks credit their fast start this season to the confidence they gained in the playoffs the last two years.The Hawks take on one of the teams that provided them some confidence when they host the Miami Heat on Wednesday.Atlanta (9-2) advanced ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Jermaine O'Neal was held out of Saturday night's game against the Nets due to a bruised left hip. O'Neal was injured in Thursday night's 111-104 loss to Cleveland, when he was kneed by LeBron James, on an unsuccessful drive by the Cavaliers forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amid continued focus on 2010 free agency, Heat owner Micky Arison, in a rare sit-down with the media, said enough is enough. Arison said he felt compelled to discuss the state of the franchise because of concerns that the luxury tax and salary-cap plannin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIAMI BEAT]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-beat.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[p. 128 PDF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILLIAMS A SHOT IN ARM FOR AILING NETS ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/williams-a-shot-in-arm-for-ailing-nets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[p. 120 PDF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings' rise among NBA's early surprises]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jennings-rise-among-nba-s-early-surprises.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even vs. the Warriors, nobody expected Brandon Jennings to drop 55. Randy Hill runs down all the early-season surprises.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Heat Preview 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/thunder-heat-preview-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have been doing their best to take advantage of a home-heavy stretch to start the season, though they recently needed some last-second heroics from Dwyane Wade to escape a loss to one of the league's worst teams.The Oklahoma City Thunder se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Jermaine O'Neal was held out of Saturday night's game against the Nets due to a bruised left hip. O'Neal was injured in Thursday night's 111-104 loss to Cleveland, when he was kneed by LeBron James, on an unsuccessful drive by the Cavaliers forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amid continued focus on 2010 free agency, Heat owner Micky Arison, in a rare sit-down with the media, said enough is enough. Arison said he felt compelled to discuss the state of the franchise because of concerns that the luxury tax and salary-cap plannin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-16.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT VERIZON CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Joel Anthony. Bench -- Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jamaal Magl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Center Jermaine O'Neal was held out of Saturday night's game against the Nets due to a bruised left hip. O'Neal was injured in Thursday night's 111-104 loss to Cleveland, when he was kneed by LeBron James, on an unsuccessful drive by the Cavaliers forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amid continued focus on 2010 free agency, Heat owner Micky Arison, in a rare sit-down with the media, said enough is enough. Arison said he felt compelled to discuss the state of the franchise because of concerns that the luxury tax and salary-cap plannin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade just in time to lift Heat over Nets]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-just-in-time-to-lift-heat-over-nets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:20:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.Wade's shot was the 17th tie or lead change in the fourth quarter and came after the Nets' Brook Lopez ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 81, Nets 80]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-81-nets-80.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:04:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't want overtime.Wade made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left to give the Miami Heat an 81-80 victory over the undermanned and winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.Just another day, another win, Wade said jokingly of his heroic final p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On a superstar's path, Carmelo elevates his game]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/on-a-superstar-s-path-carmelo-elevates-his-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA['Melo can score with ease, and does vs. the Lakers, but his rededicated approach is what thrills the Nuggets, Lynn DeBruin says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY'S GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Cleveland in town this past week, Dwyane Wade declined to venture whether former Heat teammate Shaquille O'Neal can regain the form that helped lead the Heat to the 2006 NBA title. "I hope those guys have success and they stay healthy," he said, "b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While LeBron James has opted to stop answering questions about 2010 free agency, Dwyane Wade understands it is an issue that is not going away. "LeBron is very clever in the things he says and very strategic in the things he says," said Wade, whose team h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Heat Preview 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nets-heat-preview-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing one of the Eastern Conference's best teams, the Miami Heat failed to set the best start in franchise history.Getting back on track, though, could be a much simpler task.Miami continues its five-game homestand Saturday night against a New Jersey Net]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 111, Heat 104 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-111-heat-104-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:34:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ninety minutes before tipoff, LeBron James stood at his locker with a pair of scissors, trimming loose threads from the front of his jersey.He wanted to look good in his showdown with Dwyane Wade, and he did, scoring 34 points to help the Cleveland Cavali]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:34:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Forward Dorell Wright, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Cleveland in town this past week, Dwyane Wade declined to venture whether former Heat teammate Shaquille O'Neal can regain the form that helped lead the Heat to the 2006 NBA title. "I hope those guys have success and they stay healthy," he said, "b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:02:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While LeBron James has opted to stop answering questions about 2010 free agency, Dwyane Wade understands it is an issue that is not going away. "LeBron is very clever in the things he says and very strategic in the things he says," said Wade, whose team h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade outscores LeBron, but Cavs down Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-outscores-lebron-but-cavs-down-heat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:29:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade next season, and that was fine. Having them on the same court was enough of a treat for now.The two All-Stars put on a show in their first showdown of the season, and J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 111, Heat 104]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-111-heat-104.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:29:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ninety minutes before tipoff, LeBron James stood at his locker with a pair of scissors, trimming loose threads from the front of his jersey.He wanted to look good in his showdown with Dwyane Wade, and he did, scoring 34 points to help the Cleveland Cavali]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-13.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:29:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Heat Preview 2009-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-heat-preview-2009-11-12.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:06:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the ongoing drama surrounding next summer's free-agent class, rumors have swirled of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who have been teammates in All-Star games and the Olympics and are friends off the court, teaming up to form a mega-tandem.For the time b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan taps Wade to wear 25th anniversary shoe]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jordan-taps-wade-to-wear-25th-anniversary-shoe.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:59:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade pleaded for years to join the Jordan Brand family, wanting to wear the shoe his idol made famous.His persistence is being rewarded.When Jordan Brand makes its long-awaited release of the Air Jordan 2010 in February to commemorate the popular l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat await a test from Shaq and LeBron]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-await-a-test-from-shaq-and-lebron.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:45:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One team is off to a flying start, already in first place and unbeaten in five games against Eastern Conference rivals. The other appears a bit slow from the NBA starting gate, languishing just a game over .500.Entering the season, there probably weren't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloppy Arenas provides scare]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/sloppy-arenas-provides-scare.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI | Gilbert Arenas gave theWashingtonWizards a scare about an hour before Tuesday night's game against the Miami Heat. After running through pregame warmups, the guard and team trainers informed coach Flip Saunders that the sore right calf that had ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Mario Chalmers has gotten off to an uneven start o the season. There has been foul trouble, ill-advised defensive gambles and poor defense, but he also has flashed offensive promise, solid-decision making and strong leadership. His late 3-pointer Tues]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat is looking for second-year forward Michael Beasley to step up his game, literally. After grabbing 23 rebounds in his first three games, Beasley, who generously is listed by the Heat at 6-9 1/2, has fallen off. He has 16 rebounds in the last four ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade scores 41 to rally Heat past Wizards]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-scores-41-to-rally-heat-past-wizards.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade had a message for his team at halftime. Lose this game, he said, and it will linger for the remainder of the season.It was a personal pep talk more than anything else.Wade scored 41 points, 29 in the second half - outscoring Washington by two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat owner says he's confident Wade will stay]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-owner-says-he-s-confident-wade-will-stay.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:37:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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.While acknowledging Tuesday he was disappointed the Heat couldn't agree to a contract extension this]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Arison says he's confident Wade will stay]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-arison-says-he-s-confident-wade-will-stay.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:05:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with the free-agent bonanza of 2010 looming, Miami owner Micky Arison believes Dwyane Wade will be starring with the Heat for many years to come.While he was "disappointed" that a contract extension wasn't agreed to this past offseason, Arison said T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When it comes to Nuggets F Carmelo Anthony, count Heat guard Dwyane Wade as a fan of his former 2008 Beijing Olympic gold-medal winning teammate. "He's a man possessed right now," Wade said of his friend, fellow 2003 lottery pick and 2008 Beijing Olympi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Michael Beasley has emerged as the Heat's day-to-day starting power forward, he has yet to emerge as the team's closing power forward. For now, former starter Udonis Haslem continues to handle closing time, often while Beasley watches from the be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Heat Preview 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-heat-preview-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:06:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of selfishness and a focus on defense are doing wonders for the Miami Heat.Coming off their best win of the season, the Heat look to continue their best start in 10 years Tuesday night and extend the recent woes of the visiting Washington Wizards.M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When it comes to Nuggets F Carmelo Anthony, count Heat guard Dwyane Wade as a fan of his former 2008 Beijing Olympic gold-medal winning teammate. "He's a man possessed right now," Wade said of his friend, fellow 2003 lottery pick and 2008 Beijing Olympi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Michael Beasley has emerged as the Heat's day-to-day starting power forward, he has yet to emerge as the team's closing power forward. For now, former starter Udonis Haslem continues to handle closing time, often while Beasley watches from the be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVP candidates . . . who have yet to win the award ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mvp-candidates-who-have-yet-to-win-the-award.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a quick question for NBA trivia buffs: Who is the last person to win the Most Valuable Player award who is no longer an active player in the association? Believe it or not, it's Karl Malone, who won the second of his two MVPs for the lockout-shorte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY'S GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When it comes to Nuggets F Carmelo Anthony, count Heat guard Dwyane Wade as a fan of his former 2008 Beijing Olympic gold-medal winning teammate. "He's a man possessed right now," Wade said of his friend, fellow 2003 lottery pick and 2008 Beijing Olympi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Michael Beasley has emerged as the Heat's day-to-day starting power forward, he has yet to emerge as the team's closing power forward. For now, former starter Udonis Haslem continues to handle closing time, often while Beasley watches from the be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q Rating: Richardson fitting in nicely with Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/q-rating-richardson-fitting-in-nicely-with-heat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:52:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When scouting the Miami Heat, Denver coach George Karl noticed one glaring difference from last season."Scary," he said.Quentin Richardson will take that as a compliment.Perhaps the biggest surprise within Miami's eye-catching 5-1 start, Richardson is ave]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT CONSECO FIELDHOUSE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Anthony, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When it comes to Nuggets F Carmelo Anthony, count Heat guard Dwyane Wade as a fan of his former 2008 Beijing Olympic gold-medal winning teammate. "He's a man possessed right now," Wade said of his friend, fellow 2003 lottery pick and 2008 Beijing Olympi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Michael Beasley has emerged as the Heat's day-to-day starting power forward, he has yet to emerge as the team's closing power forward. For now, former starter Udonis Haslem continues to handle closing time, often while Beasley watches from the be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 96, Nuggets 88]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-96-nuggets-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:06:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By the time Dwyane Wade got rolling, the Miami Heat were already in control.That's just fine with the reigning NBA scoring champion.Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat knock Nuggets from undefeated ranks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-knock-nuggets-from-undefeated-ranks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:06:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Miami Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night.Mario Chalmers scored 16 points, Quentin Richardson added 13 and Udonis Haslem finished with 11 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT QUICKEN LOANS ARENA]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/seen-and-heard-at-quicken-loans-arena.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byline: Mike Jones, THE WASHINGTON TIMES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-plus.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY'S GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starter (for now) lifts Magic to win ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/starter-for-now-lifts-magic-to-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistakes near end hamper Wizards]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mistakes-near-end-hamper-wizards.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After sleeping through a first half in which they trailed the visiting Miami Heat by double digits for long stretches, theWizards rallied for a dramatic second-half comeback Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Wizards Preview 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-wizards-preview-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:09:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat won their first three games with solid defense, but they couldn't slow down the league's highest-scoring team last time out.The Heat look to bounce back from their first loss and return to form on the defensive end Wednesday night when they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns turn to defense to stay unbeaten]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/suns-turn-to-defense-to-stay-unbeaten.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sluggish at times offensively, the high-octane Phoenix Suns unveiled a new wrinkle.Zone defense, of all things, kept the Suns unbeaten.Steve Nash scored 25 of his 30 points in the second half, added eight assists and the Suns used a dominant fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/suns-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:18:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (104)Hill 2-11 6-8 10, Stoudemire 6-9 4-9 16, Frye 4-11 0-0 9,Nash 11-15 4-4 30, J.Richardson 6-13 0-1 14, Dudley 2-6 3-3 8,Amundson 5-7 0-0 10, Dragic 3-5 0-2 7, Collins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-77 17-27 104.MIAMI (96)Q.Richardson 7-17 0-0 18, Beasle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat, Box 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/suns-heat-box-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (104)Hill 2-11 6-8 10, Stoudemire 6-9 4-9 16, Frye 4-11 0-0 9,Nash 11-15 4-4 30, J.Richardson 6-13 0-1 14, Dudley 2-6 3-3 8,Amundson 5-7 0-0 10, Dragic 3-5 0-2 7, Collins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-77 17-27 104.MIAMI (96)Q.Richardson 7-17 0-0 18, Beasle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daequan Cook out again for Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/daequan-cook-out-again-for-heat.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:38:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami swingman Daequan Cook is out for the Heat's game against Phoenix because of problems with his strained right shoulder.Cook said on Tuesday he'll also miss Miami's game Wednesday at Washington, adding that he was "very worried" that the injury wasn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Sunday's game against the Bulls is part of a run of eight of the first 10 games at home. After Tuesday's home game against Phoenix and Wednesday's game at Washington, the Heat will have a five-game homestand. "That is on our radar," coach Erik Spoelstra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two days after attempting to play through a strained right shoulder and shooting 1-for-9 at Indiana, Daequan Cook sat out Sunday in the Heat's 95-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Cook slept on his decision about whether to play through his strained righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat Preview 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/suns-heat-preview-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:03:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat have very different styles of play, but one thing they have in common is undefeated records.They won't have that in common anymore after Tuesday night.The Suns and Heat both try to avoid their first loss when they meet at A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game film vs. Celts gets thumbs down ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/game-film-vs-celts-gets-thumbs-down.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Instead of traveling to Miami immediately after the game Friday night -- as they often do -- theBulls' itinerary called for them to stay over and practice before departing for Florida.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can't close the deal]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/can-t-close-the-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the regular season is merely three games old, don't be surprised if the blogs and message boards devoted to theBulls are overloaded with criticism of coach Vinny Del Negro and some of his players after Sunday's performance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not starting isn't hurting Haslem's numbers]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/not-starting-isn-t-hurting-haslem-s-numbers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:47:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Udonis Haslem is starting to enjoy this coming-off-the-bench gig.Well, that might be a stretch. A Miami Heat co-captain, Haslem wasn't thrilled by losing his spot in the team's starting lineup, a decision coach Erik Spoelstra made so Michael Beasley could]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Forward Dorell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two days after attempting to play through a strained right shoulder and shooting 1-for-9 at Indiana, Daequan Cook sat out Sunday in the Heat's 95-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Cook slept on his decision about whether to play through his strained righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Sunday's game against the Bulls is part of a run of eight of the first 10 games at home. After Tuesday's home game against Phoenix and Wednesday's game at Washington, the Heat will have a five-game homestand. "That is on our radar," coach Erik Spoelstra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade keeps Heat unbeaten with win over Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-keeps-heat-unbeaten-with-win-over-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade reached a scoring milestone in the third quarter. In the fourth, he turned to his teammates for points.They delivered, and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten.Wade scored 25 points to push his career total to 10,005, reserve Udonis Haslem had 19 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bulls-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:45:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO (87)Deng 11-21 4-5 26, Thomas 1-4 2-2 4, Noah 4-7 2-2 10,Rose 4-15 0-2 8, Salmons 7-14 2-2 17, Gibson 2-4 0-0 4,Hinrich 3-11 1-2 7, Miller 4-10 2-2 11, Pargo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 36-88 13-17 87.MIAMI (95)Richardson 2-6 0-0 6, Beasley 3-12 4-5 10, O'N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Heat, Box 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bulls-heat-box-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:42:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO (87)Deng 11-21 4-5 26, Thomas 1-4 2-2 4, Noah 4-7 2-2 10,Rose 4-15 0-2 8, Salmons 7-14 2-2 17, Gibson 2-4 0-0 4,Hinrich 3-11 1-2 7, Miller 4-10 2-2 11, Pargo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 36-88 13-17 87.MIAMI (95)Richardson 2-6 0-0 6, Beasley 3-12 4-5 10, O'N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade gets 10,000th career point]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-gets-10-000th-career-point.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:28:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade topped 10,000 points for his career in the Miami Heat's game against the Chicago Bulls.Wade, already the Heat all-time scoring leader and last season's NBA scoring champion, made a free throw with 1:32 left in the third quarter Sunday. He ente]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade gets 10,000th career point 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-gets-10-000th-career-point-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:22:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade topped 10,000 points for his career in the Miami Heat's game against the Chicago Bulls.Wade, already the Heat all-time scoring leader and last season's NBA scoring champion, made a free throw with 1:32 left in the third quarter Sunday. He ente]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After sitting out two games due to his suspension for his preseason fight with Pistons rookie forward Jonas Jerebko, backup center Jamaal Magloire will be eligible to return for Sunday's home game against the Chicago Bulls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third-year shooting guard Daequan Cook continues to be nagged by ongoing concerns with his shoulders. Bothered by such problems over the past two seasons, Cook had another incident Thursday during a training mishap at AmericanAirlines Arena, resulting in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Heat Preview 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bulls-heat-preview-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:53:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal's offseason training in Illinois seems to have paid off. The Chicago Bulls put in hard work there as well to prepare for the early season test they have endured.O'Neal, looking strong in his first two games, leads the undefeated Heat into ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After sitting out two games due to his suspension for his preseason fight with Pistons rookie forward Jonas Jerebko, backup center Jamaal Magloire will be eligible to return for Sunday's home game against the Chicago Bulls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third-year shooting guard Daequan Cook continues to be nagged by ongoing concerns with his shoulders. Bothered by such problems over the past two seasons, Cook had another incident Thursday during a training mishap at AmericanAirlines Arena, resulting in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's O'Neal shines in victory over former team]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-o-neal-shines-in-victory-over-former-team.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:34:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal claims he's not angry with the Indiana Pacers for trading him before last season.He might have fooled his old fans. He had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the Miami Heat beat the Pacers 96-83 on Friday night.O'Neal w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Pacers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-pacers-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:24:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (96)Richardson 1-2 0-0 2, Beasley 4-9 4-5 12, O'Neal 7-13 8-12 22,Chalmers 2-2 4-5 8, Wade 9-19 14-19 32, Haslem 4-9 2-2 10,Anthony 2-3 2-2 6, Cook 1-9 1-1 4, Arroyo 0-3 0-0 0, Diawara 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-69 35-46 96.INDIANA (83)Granger 6-20 7-10 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Pacers, Box 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-pacers-box-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:02:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (96)Richardson 1-2 0-0 2, Beasley 4-9 4-5 12, O'Neal 7-13 8-12 22,Chalmers 2-2 4-5 8, Wade 9-19 14-19 32, Haslem 4-9 2-2 10,Anthony 2-3 2-2 6, Cook 1-9 1-1 4, Arroyo 0-3 0-0 0, Diawara 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-69 35-46 96.INDIANA (83)Granger 6-20 7-10 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By TOM ENLUND]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Ant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Quentin Richardson, who had mostly played as a starter over the past six seasons, with the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, said he is not surprised to find himself in the Heat's starting lineup. "Me, personally, I've always vie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in six seasons, Udonis Haslem is not cast as the Heat's starting power forward. Instead, Michael Beasley has moved into the starting lineup at power forward, after spending most of last season coming off the bench at that position, whil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Pacers Preview 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-pacers-preview-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:27:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A balanced effort helped the Miami Heat win their season opener. They'll need more of the same on the offensive end to beat the Indiana Pacers on their home floor for the first time in almost eight years.The Heat look to avoid a 15th straight road loss to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neal gets Heat season off to quick start]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/o-neal-gets-heat-season-off-to-quick-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal needed all of 17 seconds to look like his old self, instead of simply looking old.He got the ball on the first possession of the Miami Heat season. Hard dribble. Spin toward the baseline. Shot.Swish.It was the first of many blows O'Neal la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward Quentin Richardson, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Udonis Haslem, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Carlos Arroyo, Center Joel Ant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Quentin Richardson, who had mostly played as a starter over the past six seasons, with the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, said he is not surprised to find himself in the Heat's starting lineup. "Me, personally, I've always vie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:21:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in six seasons, Udonis Haslem is not cast as the Heat's starting power forward. Instead, Michael Beasley has moved into the starting lineup at power forward, after spending most of last season coming off the bench at that position, whil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat torch Knicks with shooting spree]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-torch-knicks-with-shooting-spree.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade knows they all won't be this easy.Wade began defense of his NBA scoring title with 26 points, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat opened with a 115-93 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/knicks-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:34:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (93)Harrington 5-14 4-4 15, Jeffries 1-4 0-0 2, Lee 9-13 4-6 22,Duhon 1-7 0-0 3, Chandler 7-18 6-6 21, Gallinari 7-14 1-2 22,Robinson 0-8 1-2 1, Milicic 2-4 0-0 4, Douglas 1-4 1-1 3,Hill 0-1 0-0 0, Landry 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-87 17-21 93.MIAMI (1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Heat, Box 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/knicks-heat-box-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:29:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (93)Harrington 5-14 4-4 15, Jeffries 1-4 0-0 2, Lee 9-13 4-6 22,Duhon 1-7 0-0 3, Chandler 7-18 6-6 21, Gallinari 7-14 1-2 22,Robinson 0-8 1-2 1, Milicic 2-4 0-0 4, Douglas 1-4 1-1 3,Hill 0-1 0-0 0, Landry 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-87 17-21 93.MIAMI (1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardaway's No. 10 retired by Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hardaway-s-no-10-retired-by-heat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:49:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saying he was "overwhelmed," Tim Hardaway beamed Wednesday night as he watched his No. 10 jersey raised to the rafters by the Miami Heat, never to be worn again.With about 50 family and friends looking on, including the other two parts of the famed "Run T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make 'difficult' choice to not start Haslem]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make--difficult-choice-to-not-start-haslem.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:09:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without much thought, Udonis Haslem started reciting a long list of players who are good enough to be NBA starters yet come off the bench.He's now one of them.Haslem is out of Miami's starting lineup for the first time in six years, paving the way for Mic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA preview: Old faces, new places ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-preview-old-faces-new-places.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNBA season opens Tuesday night with a four games, highlighted by a bout between Eastern Conference heavyweights Boston and Cleveland and the battle of Los Angeles between the defendingNBA champion Lakers and the Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first cuts of camp were a pair of longshot forwards, Andre Brown and Alade Aminu, who had almost no chance to stick from the start. Otherwise, the only player movement has been the signing of point guard Carlos Arroyo to a one-year, non-guaranteed con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat finally gave in to its lack of experience at point guard, adding free agent Carlos Arroyo to its mix at the position on a one-year, make-good, non-guaranteed contract. Considering the Miami resident's competition at the position is Mario Chalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The party line remains that the Heat will take its next step through internal improvement. Considering its only offseason additions of note were journeymen Quentin Richardson and Carlos Arroyo, it's not as if there is any other choice. The key to the mix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Heat Preview 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/knicks-heat-preview-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:06:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat will open the 2009-10 season by taking time to honor one of their past greats, while the New York Knicks appear to be looking towards next season before even stepping on the court.Michael Beasley's tumultuous offseason may also have him foc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:06:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley eager for season to start]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/beasley-eager-for-season-to-start.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley will be on the court for the Miami Heat for the opening tip-off Wednesday night, apparently poised to become a starting forward.Not long ago, that seemed far from being a sure thing.The longest offseason of Beasley's young life is finally ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Miami Heat Roster]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-miami-heat-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:04:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Erik SpoelstraNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardaway finally getting his Heat banner]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hardaway-finally-getting-his-heat-banner.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:33:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No opponent did more to thwart point guard Tim Hardaway's plans to help the Miami Heat raise a championship banner than the New York Knicks.Ironic, then, that when Miami opens the season Wednesday against New York, Hardaway will finally see a new banner s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Timberwolves preaching patience in Year 1 of another rebuilding program ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/new-look-timberwolves-preaching-patience-in-year-1-of-another-rebuilding-program.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Selling tickets is not the only bottom-line priority for theTimberwolves this season. The NBA team also hopes fans will buy into a sales pitch for patience.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 99, Grizzlies 93]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-99-grizzlies-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:13:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final minute, Dwyane Wade went to his best move. Udonis Haslem had a game-saving dive to collect a loose ball a few seconds later.Don't tell the Miami Heat veterans that this was a meaningless preseason game.Wade scored 35 points in 29 1/2 minutes,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizzlies-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:46:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS (93)Gay 11-21 6-7 28, Z.Randolph 2-12 1-3 5, Gasol 3-8 3-3 9,Conley 5-8 0-0 12, Mayo 4-14 7-11 16, Thabeet 1-2 0-2 2,Carroll 3-5 1-1 7, Williams 1-3 2-2 5, Hunter 1-3 0-0 2,Young 3-7 0-0 6, Haddadi 0-1 1-2 1, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-84 21-31 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Heat, Box 2009-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/grizzlies-heat-box-2009-10-22.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:18:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS (93)Gay 11-21 6-7 28, Z.Randolph 2-12 1-3 5, Gasol 3-8 3-3 9,Conley 5-8 0-0 12, Mayo 4-14 7-11 16, Thabeet 1-2 0-2 2,Carroll 3-5 1-1 7, Williams 1-3 2-2 5, Hunter 1-3 0-0 2,Young 3-7 0-0 6, Haddadi 0-1 1-2 1, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-84 21-31 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder is all a Twitter]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/thunder-is-all-a-twitter.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With just 67 characters, Jeff Green connected with his fans like never before on Sept. 25.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiet storm Mavs enjoy jolt, even if NBA isn't blown away ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/quiet-storm-mavs-enjoy-jolt-even-if-nba-isn-t-blown-away.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard to miss Shawn Marion. He's a talker. If you hear nonstop chatter, chances are good Marion is in the vicinity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first cuts of camp were a pair of longshot forwards, Andre Brown and Alade Aminu, who had almost no chance to stick from the start. Otherwise, the only player movement has been the signing of point guard Carlos Arroyo to a one-year, non-guaranteed con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat finally gave in to its lack of experience at point guard, adding free agent Carlos Arroyo to its mix at the position on a one-year, make-good, non-guaranteed contract. Considering the Miami resident's competition at the position is Mario Chalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The party line remains that the Heat will take its next step through internal improvement. Considering its only offseason additions of note were journeymen Quentin Richardson and Carlos Arroyo, it's not as if there is any other choice. The key to the mix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq likes Spurs' chances thanks to rested Duncan ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/shaq-likes-spurs-chances-thanks-to-rested-duncan.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has little doubt theSpurs will be back in the thick of the Western Conference title chase this season, but his belief is based less on the team's offseason additions than the condition of the player who has been a Spur th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first cuts of camp were a pair of longshot forwards, Andre Brown and Alade Aminu, who had almost no chance to stick from the start. Otherwise, the only player movement has been the signing of point guard Carlos Arroyo to a one-year, non-guaranteed con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The party line remains that the Heat will take its next step through internal improvement. Considering its only offseason additions of note were journeymen Quentin Richardson and Carlos Arroyo, it's not as if there is any other choice. The key to the mix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat finally gave in to its lack of experience at point guard, adding free agent Carlos Arroyo to its mix at the position on a one-year, make-good, non-guaranteed contract. Considering the Miami resident's competition at the position is Mario Chalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first cuts of camp were a pair of longshot forwards, Andre Brown and Alade Aminu, who had almost no chance to stick from the start. Otherwise, the only player movement has been the signing of point guard Carlos Arroyo to a one-year, non-guaranteed con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat finally gave in to its lack of experience at point guard, adding free agent Carlos Arroyo to its mix at the position on a one-year, make-good, non-guaranteed contract. Considering the Miami resident's competition at the position is Mario Chalme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The party line remains that the Heat will take its next step through internal improvement. Considering its only offseason additions of note were journeymen Quentin Richardson and Carlos Arroyo, it's not as if there is any other choice. The key to the mix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 97, Hornets 81]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-97-hornets-81.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:04:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no home team.Kansas fans had to choose between rooting for Julian Wright and the Hornets or Mario Chalmers and the Heat. Kansas State fans wanted to cheer for Miami because of Michael Beasley, but that also meant rooting for Chalmers, a former J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hornets-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:20:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (81)J.Wright 3-5 6-6 12, West 2-10 7-9 11, Armstrong 4-8 3-3 11,Paul 3-9 0-0 6, Thornton 4-12 0-0 9, Marks 0-0 0-0 0,B.Brown 8-13 1-1 18, Stojakovic 0-7 0-0 0, Posey 1-4 2-2 4,D.Brown 3-8 0-0 8, Barron 1-2 0-0 2, Collison 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Heat, Box 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hornets-heat-box-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:58:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS (81)J.Wright 3-5 6-6 12, West 2-10 7-9 11, Armstrong 4-8 3-3 11,Paul 3-9 0-0 6, Thornton 4-12 0-0 9, Marks 0-0 0-0 0,B.Brown 8-13 1-1 18, Stojakovic 0-7 0-0 0, Posey 1-4 2-2 4,D.Brown 3-8 0-0 8, Barron 1-2 0-0 2, Collison 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin says Blair will fit with Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/griffin-says-blair-will-fit-with-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Blake Griffin checked into a midtown Manhattan hotel the day before the NBA draft, he sent a text message to his good friend, Pittsburgh forward DeJuan Blair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 96, Heat 91]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/thunder-96-heat-91.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Foul trouble limited Kevin Durant for much of three quarters, but it didn't stop him when the Oklahoma City Thunder needed him most.Durant scored 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder rally for a 96-91 preseason win o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:49:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (91)Beasley 9-13 6-6 24, Haslem 3-7 3-3 9, O'Neal 4-7 2-2 10,Chalmers 4-7 4-4 13, Richardson 4-11 2-3 11, Cook 5-15 0-0 14,Anthony 1-1 0-0 2, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 3-4 0-0 8,Arroyo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 33-67 17-18 91.OKLAHOMA CITY (96)Durant 10-16 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Thunder, Box 2009-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-thunder-box-2009-10-15.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:45:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (91)Beasley 9-13 6-6 24, Haslem 3-7 3-3 9, O'Neal 4-7 2-2 10,Chalmers 4-7 4-4 13, Richardson 4-11 2-3 11, Cook 5-15 0-0 14,Anthony 1-1 0-0 2, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 3-4 0-0 8,Arroyo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 33-67 17-18 91.OKLAHOMA CITY (96)Durant 10-16 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade to sit out 2nd straight preseason game]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-to-sit-out-2nd-straight-preseason-game.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:21:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade will sit out the Miami Heat's preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night with a strained muscle in his left rib cage.Wade was injured last Wednesday in an exhibition game against Orlando. He didn't play Sunday against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahinmi shines despite ref's error ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mahinmi-shines-despite-ref-s-error.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - When he has been healthy enough to suit up and play,Spurs center Ian Mahinmi often has had his progression as an NBA-caliber player retarded by foul problems. So, a mistake by one of the replacement referees working Sunday's 95-93Spurs preseason v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blair's burst locks up Spurs victory ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/blair-s-burst-locks-up-spurs-victory.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - About 20 seconds remained in a timeout called with 3:02 remaining in Sunday'sSpurs-Heat preseason game, but DeJuan Blair couldn't wait.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat sign free agent guard Carlos Arroyo]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-sign-free-agent-guard-carlos-arroyo.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:53:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Arroyo is back in the NBA, and gets to stay home in Miami for that opportunity.The Miami Heat signed Arroyo to a one-year contract Monday, which would be worth about $1.1 million if the 30-year-old point guard remains with the club all season.Arroy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Needing point-guard help, Heat sign Arroyo]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/needing-point-guard-help-heat-sign-arroyo.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:53:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have announced signing free agent guard Carlos Arroyo.Terms of the deal were not disclosed in Monday's announcement.Arroyo, a seven-year NBA veteran, spent last season in Israel playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He appeared in 28 games, averagi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southeast preview: Magic aiming for Finals return]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/southeast-preview-magic-aiming-for-finals-return.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:31:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando's no sure bet to return to the Finals with Vince Carter, but it's a shoo-in to win the Southeast Division, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 95, Heat 93]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spurs-95-heat-93.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:07:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich quickly pointed out that DeJuan Blair only had one defensive rebound Sunday night."Not good enough," Popovich said, barely keeping a straight face.So far, Blair is showing the Spurs - and probably the rest of the NBA - tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spurs-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:49:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (95)Finley 4-8 0-0 10, Bonner 0-1 0-0 0, Mahinmi 4-8 1-1 9,Parker 1-4 0-0 2, Mason 1-3 0-0 3, Bogans 0-6 4-4 4, McDyess 2-5 0-0 4,Ratliff 0-2 0-0 0, Hill 5-7 1-2 12, Blair 11-13 6-10 28,D.Jones 1-2 0-0 2, Jefferson 1-2 1-2 3, Williams 1-1 1-1 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Heat, Box 2009-10-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spurs-heat-box-2009-10-12.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:37:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (95)Finley 4-8 0-0 10, Bonner 0-1 0-0 0, Mahinmi 4-8 1-1 9,Parker 1-4 0-0 2, Mason 1-3 0-0 3, Bogans 0-6 4-4 4, McDyess 2-5 0-0 4,Ratliff 0-2 0-0 0, Hill 5-7 1-2 12, Blair 11-13 6-10 28,D.Jones 1-2 0-0 2, Jefferson 1-2 1-2 3, Williams 1-1 1-1 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat likely without Wade, O'Neal against Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-likely-without-wade-o-neal-against-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:46:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reigning NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is expected to miss Miami's preseason game against San Antonio with a strained muscle around his left ribs.The Heat also will be without center Jermaine O'Neal for Sunday night's game. He has a sore left foot.Heat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:46:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Jermaine O'Neal, 30, now says playing on a twice-ripped meniscus two years ago for Indiana was a mistake. He said he feels good and wants to play "four or five" more years. He says he's at 256 pounds and wants to play at 253 -- which is w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With July acquisition Quentin Richardson the only newcomer among those likely to make the final roster, coach Erik Spoelstra said it would be up to the 10th-year swingman to get up to speed. "We're not going to slow down too much," he said. "We've got t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most intriguing positional battle for the Heat over this next month figures to come at small forward. Oh, the Heat has plenty of them, what with James Jones, Quentin Richardson, Yakhouba Diawara and Dorell Wright on the roster. But does it have a star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 90, Heat 86]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/magic-90-heat-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:37:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vince Carter walked into the Orlando Magic's arena Wednesday night and started to head for the visiting locker room by accident."Certain things just take a little getting used to," he said.Learning his way around his new home may take some time. Getting a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Magic, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-magic-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (86)Beasley 3-13 6-6 12, Haslem 2-3 0-0 4, Anthony 2-4 1-2 5,Chalmers 1-6 0-0 2, Wade 6-18 5-8 17, Jones 5-7 3-4 16,Richardson 3-6 0-0 9, Quinn 1-7 3-4 5, Magloire 1-4 1-4 3,Wright 0-3 2-2 2, Tolliver 0-2 2-2 2, Randolph 0-2 2-2 2,Lucas 3-5 0-0 7. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Magic, Box 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-magic-box-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:08:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (86)Beasley 3-13 6-6 12, Haslem 2-3 0-0 4, Anthony 2-4 1-2 5,Chalmers 1-6 0-0 2, Wade 6-18 5-8 17, Jones 5-7 3-4 16,Richardson 3-6 0-0 9, Quinn 1-7 3-4 5, Magloire 1-4 1-4 3,Wright 0-3 2-2 2, Tolliver 0-2 2-2 2, Randolph 0-2 2-2 2,Lucas 3-5 0-0 7. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat G Daequan Cook injures right thumb]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-g-daequan-cook-injures-right-thumb.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:03:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve guard Daequan Cook missed the Miami Heat's preseason game against Orlando on Wednesday night with a right thumb injury.Cook injured the thumb during the morning shootaround. He was in uniform but was not expected to play.Cook averaged 9.1 points l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THERE IS HOPE -- NEXT YEAR ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/there-is-hope-next-year.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ALBANY -- Yeah, New York fans, theKnicks have to play this coming season. The team really wants to, you know. Besides, it's an NBA rule or something.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLAZERS WOOED KNICK HEAVI-LEE]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/blazers-wooed-knick-heavi-lee.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST of us -me included -only know what newspaper and on-line accounts disseminated about the NBA during the offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer backs off courtship of Bulls ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-backs-off-courtship-of-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[London ? As theJazz and Chicago Bulls crossed paths between practice sessions Monday at The O2 arena, Carlos Boozer slapped hands with Kirk Hinrich and Vinny Del Negro before sharing a few words with fellow Duke product Luol Deng.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Shaq a formidable task ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/preparing-for-shaq-a-formidable-task.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Pistons, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-pistons-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:49:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (83)Beasley 3-8 3-5 9, Haslem 4-6 2-2 10, O'Neal 2-8 2-2 6,Chalmers 1-4 1-2 4, Wade 6-13 6-8 18, Diawara 2-3 0-0 6,Anthony 2-4 3-6 7, Cook 2-9 2-2 6, Quinn 0-2 1-2 1, Wright 0-4 0-0 0,Lucas 3-7 0-0 7, Tolliver 1-3 2-2 5, Magloire 0-0 0-0 0,Randolph ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons 87, Heat 83]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/pistons-87-heat-83.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:49:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Austin Daye's physique has always drawn comparisons to Tayshaun Prince.It only took the Detroit Pistons rookie two quarters to bring Prince's most famous moment to mind.In the second quarter of Detroit's 87-83 preseason victory over Miami, Daye ran down D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Pistons, Box 2009-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-pistons-box-2009-10-06.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:57:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (83)Beasley 3-8 3-5 9, Haslem 4-6 2-2 10, O'Neal 2-8 2-2 6,Chalmers 1-4 1-2 4, Wade 6-13 6-8 18, Diawara 2-3 0-0 6,Anthony 2-4 3-6 7, Cook 2-9 2-2 6, Quinn 0-2 1-2 1, Wright 0-4 0-0 0,Lucas 3-7 0-0 7, Tolliver 1-3 2-2 5, Magloire 0-0 0-0 0,Randolph ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards' James won't himself out of the mix ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wizards-james-won-t-himself-out-of-the-mix.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND | The offseason buzz involving theWashingtonWizards' backcourt has mounted amid the healthy return of Gilbert Arenas and DeShawn Stevenson, the addition of Mike Miller and Randy Foye and the development of Nick Young and Javaris Crittenton.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Jermaine O'Neal, 30, now says playing on a twice-ripped meniscus two years ago for Indiana was a mistake. He said he feels good and wants to play "four or five" more years. He says he's at 256 pounds and wants to play at 253 -- which is w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With July acquisition Quentin Richardson the only newcomer among those likely to make the final roster, coach Erik Spoelstra said it would be up to the 10th-year swingman to get up to speed. "We're not going to slow down too much," he said. "We've got t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most intriguing positional battle for the Heat over this next month figures to come at small forward. Oh, the Heat has plenty of them, what with James Jones, Quentin Richardson, Yakhouba Diawara and Dorell Wright on the roster. But does it have a star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams steps into mentor role for Maynor ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/williams-steps-into-mentor-role-for-maynor.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking back at his rookie year, Deron Williams credits formerUtahJazz point guard Milt Palacio for being a mentor of sorts. Consider that the most important assist of Palacio's short stay in Utah. "He helped me a lot," Williams recalled. Four years later]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat ink deal with presenting sponsor]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-ink-deal-with-presenting-sponsor.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the Miami Heat have a presenting sponsor.The Heat formally unveiled a five-year deal Thursday with Assist-Card, a travelers' insurance and assistance company. Financial terms were not disclosed.Several NBA teams, including Miami, have ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat ink deal with presenting sponsor 2009-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-ink-deal-with-presenting-sponsor-2009-10-01.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the Miami Heat have a presenting sponsor.The Heat formally unveiled a multiyear deal Thursday with Assist-Card, a travelers' insurance company. Financial terms were not disclosed.Several NBA teams, including Miami, have recently struck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spoelstra settled in for second season with Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spoelstra-settled-in-for-second-season-with-heat.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:54:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, the first day of practice may have seemed incredibly significant to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.This time around, probably not so much.Spoelstra's second season leading the Heat began Tuesday, with virtually most of last year's team that e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinn: The goal is to win NBA title]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/shinn-the-goal-is-to-win-nba-title.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's early, to be sure. Training camp doesn't even begin until today in Lafayette.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-09-29.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[pro Basketball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat telling players: No Twitter at work 2009-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-telling-players-no-twitter-at-work-2009-09-28.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:11:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat are banning social networking from the locker room or during games.Players are being urged to use good judgment when Tweeting on their own time.Dwyane Wade used Twitter to tell the world when he left for work Monday morning. That's fine wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat telling players: No Twitter at work]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-telling-players-no-twitter-at-work.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:01:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 10:05 Monday morning, Dwyane Wade told his 96,348 followers on Twitter that he was heading to work."The first drive in to the beginning of the season," Wade wrote.That was fine with the Miami Heat.But there won't be any updates by "dwadeofficial" from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got questions; do teams have answers?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/i-ve-got-questions-do-teams-have-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As NBA camps open this week, each team has questions to answer. But first, Charley Rosen needs to ask them, and he's not shy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Stars Discuss Sport]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-stars-discuss-sport.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade looking for basketball season to bring relief 2009-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-looking-for-basketball-season-to-bring-relief-2009-09-28.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:24:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's getting tougher for Dwyane Wade to keep his private life private.The reigning NBA scoring champion is being sued by scorned business partners and responded by filing a $100 million defamation suit against those parties. He entered mediation with hope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade looking for basketball season to bring relief]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-looking-for-basketball-season-to-bring-relief.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's getting tougher for Dwyane Wade to keep his private life private.The reigning NBA scoring champion is being sued by scorned business partners and responded by filing a $100 million defamation suit against those parties. He entered mediation with hope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer happy to be in camp, Jazz happy to have him ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-happy-to-be-in-camp-jazz-happy-to-have-him.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing Basketball isn't the only thing that makes Carlos Boozer smile. It isn't the only thing that makes him sweat, either. After a controversial offseason, theJazz power forward faced the Utah media this afternoon for the first time since he caused a m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korver, other Jazz players say they feel no animosity toward Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/korver-other-jazz-players-say-they-feel-no-animosity-toward-boozer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was obvious Carlos Boozer was getting tired with the line of questioning he was getting peppered with by the assembled media on Friday afternoon. Most of the queries for theUtahJazz power forward were about his various comments during the offseason, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bull most under pressure? Their coach ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bull-most-under-pressure-their-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is one overwhelming question facing theBulls this season, but it won?t be answered during training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley: Rehab 'lowest hour,' apologizes to Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/beasley-rehab--lowest-hour--apologizes-to-heat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:19:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley said that an offseason stay in a rehabilitation facility was his "lowest hour," denied that he has a substance abuse problem and apologized Friday to the Miami Heat organization.Beasley would not reveal any specific details of the treatmen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Wade do more for Heat in 2009-10?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/can-wade-do-more-for-heat-in-2009-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's numbers were better than ever last season.Here comes his encore opportunity.A Miami Heat offseason that seemed stagnant at times, stormy at others is ending, with practice opening Tuesday. Quentin Richardson has arrived, Jamario Moon has dep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-09-24.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preseason is when the 2009-10 story begins]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/preseason-is-when-the-2009-10-story-begins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not quite time to put on your game face, but KG's knee is one big issue to track when NBA camps open, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Beasley back with Heat after rehab]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/michael-beasley-back-with-heat-after-rehab.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley rejoined his Miami Heat teammates Monday following a monthlong stay in a rehabilitation facility to address substance abuse and other issues.Beasley took part in a voluntary offseason workout and quickly drew rave reviews from coaches, man]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley back with Heat following rehab]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/beasley-back-with-heat-following-rehab.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:14:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley rejoined his Miami Heat teammates Monday following a monthlong stay in a rehabilitation facility to address substance abuse and other issues.Beasley took part in a voluntary offseason workout and quickly drew rave reviews from coaches, man]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Jermaine O'Neal has spent over a month in Chicago working out with noted trainer Tim Grover, in an effort to regain the form that previously had him as one of the league's most respected post players. O'Neal remained in Chicago after team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With C Jermaine O'Neal to again possibly miss practice time due to the chronic knee problems that have limited him in recent seasons, Riley said he would like to add at least one more big body to the training-camp roster, with O'Neal, Jamaal Magloire, J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with Michael Beasley forced to shift from an outpatient program to an inpatient program in Houston due to another slip-up in the NBA's substance-abuse program, Heat President Pat Riley still expects increased productivity this season from the second-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:02:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Jermaine O'Neal has spent over a month in Chicago working out with noted trainer Tim Grover, in an effort to regain the form that previously had him as one of the league's most respected post players. O'Neal remained in Chicago after team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:02:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With C Jermaine O'Neal to again possibly miss practice time due to the chronic knee problems that have limited him in recent seasons, Riley said he would like to add at least one more big body to the training-camp roster, with O'Neal, Jamaal Magloire, J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:02:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with Michael Beasley forced to shift from an outpatient program to an inpatient program in Houston due to another slip-up in the NBA's substance-abuse program, Heat President Pat Riley still expects increased productivity this season from the second-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat will retire Hardaway's No. 10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-will-retire-hardaway-s-no-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:52:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat will retire former guard Tim Hardaway's No. 10 jersey in a ceremony Oct. 28, immediately prior to the season-opener against the New York Knicks.It will be the second jersey retired in Heat history: Alonzo Mourning's No. 33 went to the rafte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade at mediation over business lawsuits]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/dwyane-wade-at-mediation-over-business-lawsuits.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:50:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade attended a mediation session Wednesday aimed at settling lawsuits filed by his former business partners, but no deal was immediately reached.Wade attorney Michael Kreitzer said another meeting would be scheduled to try to work ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-09-16.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat tightening belts on basketball staff]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-tightening-belts-on-basketball-staff.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike everyone else in the Miami Heat's Basketball operations department, guard Dwyane Wade and his teammates have guaranteed contracts and won't have to take a pay cut.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley, Spoelstra taking cuts in salary]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-spoelstra-taking-cuts-in-salary.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs.The cuts affect everyone in the department, including team president Pat Riley, head coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant coaches, scouts and others. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talks could settle lawsuits against Heat's Wade]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/talks-could-settle-lawsuits-against-heat-s-wade.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:48:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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.The mediation session could ultimately result in settlement of seve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay cuts for Riley, Spoelstra; Heat avoid layoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/pay-cuts-for-riley-spoelstra-heat-avoid-layoffs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:12:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs.The cuts affect everyone in the department, including team president Pat Riley, head coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant coaches, scouts and others. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F-G Quentin Richardson was acquired from Minnesota in exchange for C Mark Blount. Richardson earns $8.7 million; Blount earned $7.9 million. Both players have expiring contracts. This was the third trade of the summer for Richardson, who started with Me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Patrick Beverley, a second-round pick, has signed with Greek team Olympiakos. The Heat acquired Beverley, the 41st pick of the draft, from the Los Angeles Lakers for $1.5 million. Beverley, who played college basketball at Arkansas, playe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forward Michael Beasley's stay at a Houston-area rehabilitation center was required because Beasley is in the NBA's substance-abuse program, it was revealed by multiple media reports.  Beasley, the 20-year-old who was selected by Miami with the No. 2 over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. 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Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3321.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3322.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3323.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3316.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3317.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3318.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3319.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3311.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3312.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3313.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowen bids farewell ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bowen-bids-farewell-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few moments after officially retiring from the NBA on Thursday afternoon, Bruce Bowen delivered a message to one of the players he'd harassed on the court for more than a decade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3315.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowen bids farewell  2009-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bowen-bids-farewell-2009-09-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few moments after officially retiring from the NBA on Thursday afternoon, Bruce Bowen delivered a message to one of the players he'd harassed on the court for more than a decade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3307.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3308.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3309.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3310.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3304.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:35:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3305.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:35:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3306.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:35:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3301.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3302.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3303.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailbag: Did Shaq squander the most talent?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mailbag-did-shaq-squander-the-most-talent-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A reader thinks Shaq's nickname should be "The Big Underachiever." Charley Rosen says other superstars have done much less.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3298.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3299.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3300.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailbag: Did Shaq squander the most talent? 2009-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mailbag-did-shaq-squander-the-most-talent-2009-08-31.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:11:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A reader thinks Shaq's nickname should be "The Big Underachiever." Charley Rosen says other superstars have done much less.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-08-31.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:11:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim James: Former NBA player now with Army in Iraq 2009-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/tim-james-former-nba-player-now-with-army-in-iraq-2009-08-31.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:46:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat's 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind."It happens," James said. "Even here."Even on the front line of the Iraq war.A ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim James: Former NBA player now with Army in Iraq]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/tim-james-former-nba-player-now-with-army-in-iraq.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat's 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind."It happens," James said. "Even here."Even on the front line of the Iraq war.A ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NBA 1st-round pick James now serving in Iraq]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/ex-nba-1st-round-pick-james-now-serving-in-iraq.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat's 1999 first-round draft pick. 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Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3295.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3296.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. 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Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3288.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3289.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3290.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3283.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3284.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3285.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3286.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3278.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakout players to watch for 2009-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/breakout-players-to-watch-for-2009-10.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Love held his own as a rookie. Now he looks ready to take it to the next level. Randy Hill names his top break-out players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3280.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3281.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3282.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3274.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3275.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3276.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3277.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-3270.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3271.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3272.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3273.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-2009-08-25.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:33:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley showed off his new tat on Twitter &#151; and also revealed some inner demons. Mark Kriegel has seen enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Source: Beasley checks into rehab facility 2009-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/ap-source-beasley-checks-into-rehab-facility-2009-08-25.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley told his personal manager several days ago that he was working out in Houston because it brought "a change of scenery" from Miami and Washington.What happened next is apparently a mystery, even to those who know Beasley best.The Miami Heat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web brings us too close to Beasley, others ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/web-brings-us-too-close-to-beasley-others-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news that Michael Beasley has checked into a Houston clinic for depression and possible drug issues shouldn't come as much of a shock. More surprising, and perhaps more troubling for what it portends, is the notion of a ballplayer announcing his inner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Source: Beasley checks into rehab facility]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/ap-source-beasley-checks-into-rehab-facility.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Beasley told his personal manager several days ago that he was working out in Houston because it brought "a change of scenery" from Miami and Washington.What happened next is apparently a mystery, even to those who know Beasley best.The Miami Heat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Beasley checks into rehab for depression]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/report-beasley-checks-into-rehab-for-depression.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A person briefed on the situation says Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley is battling depression-related issues and is being treated at a Houston rehabilitation facility.Beasley checked into the facility last week, the person told The Associated Press on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3267.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3268.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3269.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3261.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3262.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3263.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3259.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3255.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3256.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3257.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3252.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3253.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3254.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3248.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3249.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3250.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Straight shooting: Rambis could face big trouble]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/straight-shooting-rambis-could-face-big-trouble.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kurt Rambis and Nellie. LeBron and Dwight Howard. A.I. and Starbury. Nobody can duck Charley Rosen's latest Straight Shooting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3243.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3244.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3245.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time this offseason, this time to the Heat, with C Mark Blount headed to the Timberwolves in return. "We are very excited to add Quentin Richardson," said Heat president Pat Riley. "Over the course of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Q' saga shows what NBA teams truly value]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/-q-saga-shows-what-nba-teams-truly-value.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson has been on a long list of teams ... and that's just this summer. Randy Hill looks at the art of the NBA salary dump.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3247.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3239.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3240.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3241.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3242.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3235.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3236.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3237.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3238.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3231.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3232.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3233.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3234.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE RIGHT OF WADE]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/the-right-of-wade.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One pervading thought about the upcoming 2010 free agent NBA class is that some teams (read Knicks,Nets) hope to attract two max-out players. The thinking is one might attract the other.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3227.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3228.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3229.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3230.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[House doesn't pave the Wade for Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/house-doesn-t-pave-the-wade-for-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade buys a new home in Chicago. Normally, such news might be relegated to a small item in a gossip column or the real estate section.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat acquire Richardson for Blount]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-acquire-richardson-for-blount.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson and Dwyane Wade are regular workout partners during the offseason. They're about to get a chance to play together all year long.Richardson's wild summer tour of the NBA continued Thursday night, when he was traded by the Minnesota Timbe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat acquire Richardson from T-Wolves for Blount]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-acquire-richardson-from-t-wolves-for-blount.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount.Richardson, who can play both shooting guard and small forward, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3222.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3225.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison loving Seattle]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/collison-loving-seattle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison gushes about his adopted hometown, raving about how great it is, telling how much fun he has and wondering why anyone would live anywhere else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award-3215.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3216.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3217.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3218.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall to honor Mourning with human spirit award]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hall-to-honor-mourning-with-human-spirit-award.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this year's "Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award" by the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The award honors those who use basketball to help create change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3210.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3211.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3212.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will be future NBA contenders?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/which-teams-will-be-future-nba-contenders-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Brandon Roy's new extension, Portland looks to be strong for years to come. Randy Hill picks out the NBA's future contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3206.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3207.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3208.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3203.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3204.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3205.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3200.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3201.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3202.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3197.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3198.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3199.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3192.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Michael Beasley continues working to hone his small forward skills. Beasley, a power forward, is being viewed by the Heat as someone who can play both forward positions. Heat president Pat Riley even mentioned the possibility of F Udonis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3193.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat, having lost in its bid to sign Lamar Odom away from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, is back to where it began this off-season -- hoping to find improvement from within. Odom chose to re-sign with the Lakers despite aggressive courting from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3194.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade hasn't signed the three-year contract extension the Heat extended and it appears he'll wait until season's end to sign a six-year extension. But that doesn't mean the Heat isn't still trying to lure Wade to sign right now. Riley said he sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat GM is turned off by Boozer's sweet talk ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-gm-is-turned-off-by-boozer-s-sweet-talk-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UpsetUtahJazz fans apparently aren't the only ones who felt uneasy with all the eye-batting and flirting that Carlos Boozer recently did in hopes of wooing Miami to trade for him. Heat general manager Pat Riley was also a bit turned off by the public disp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numbers game: Who will lead NBA next season?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/numbers-game-who-will-lead-nba-next-season-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can D-Wade defend his scoring title? What about Dwight Howard and rebounding? Randy Hill predicts next season's stat leaders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime-time out for Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/prime-time-out-for-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Oracle Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3189.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3190.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3191.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat not pushing panic button on roster moves]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-not-pushing-panic-button-on-roster-moves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So far this summer, the Miami Heat have been scorned by Lamar Odom, been unable to add any veterans through free agency or trades, and listened to NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade make a public request for some roster upgrades before deciding if his futur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3184.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. 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Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3186.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3187.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade pressed by multiple lawsuits]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-pressed-by-multiple-lawsuits.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. 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Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3181.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3182.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3174.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3175.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3176.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3177.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3170.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. 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Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3172.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3173.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3166.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3167.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3168.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3169.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3162.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3163.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3164.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3165.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer says he doesn't plan to return to Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-says-he-doesn-t-plan-to-return-to-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer has been rumored to be headed anywhere from New York to New Jersey to Detroit to Houston for the 2009-10 season. But the power forward has made it more than clear in recent weeks that he'd like playing in Chicago and that he'd really, really]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon beaming that he's playing with, and not against, LeBron ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/moon-beaming-that-he-s-playing-with-and-not-against-lebron-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3159.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3160.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3161.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even in Philippines, Spoelstra asked about Wade]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/even-in-philippines-spoelstra-asked-about-wade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Making his first trip to his mother's native Philippines in 35 years, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra heard a familiar question.What does Dwyane Wade's future hold?That's what Spoelstra was asked Tuesday after he, Heat assistants David Fizdale and Chad Ka]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits 2009-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits-3152.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3153.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3154.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3155.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Wade dealing with multiple lawsuits]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-wade-dealing-with-multiple-lawsuits.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with former business partners that could prove costly for the NBA star.A deal to open a restaurant chain - D. Wade's Place - which Wade and a friend, Marcus Andrews, hoped would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3147.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3148.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3149.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by--3150.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3143.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3144.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3145.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3140.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3141.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3142.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets deny interest in deal to land Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-deny-interest-in-deal-to-land-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite their rumored involvement in a recent three-team deal that failed to materialize, the Houston Rockets apparently have no true interest in acquiringUtahJazz forward Carlos Boozer. ESPN.com reported Thursday afternoon that unidentified sources withi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers need productive replacements at guard ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/sixers-need-productive-replacements-at-guard-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The76ers need a veteran point guard, but they really could use a Reggie Evans and a Theo Ratliff - reserve players the team parted company with after last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers withdraw offer to Andre Miller]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/sixers-withdraw-offer-to-andre-miller.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Andre Miller's tenure with the76ers wasn't already over, it is seemingly another step closer. A source familiar with the situation said theSixers have withdrawn their 1-year offer to the veteran point guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3137.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3138.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3139.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3129.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't sign his three-year contract extension when it was first offered in mid-July and it doesn't appear he'll sign an extension until the end of the season, when he can sign a six-year deal. Wade has said he wants to see that the Heat is com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3130.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carlos Boozer, who has one year and $12.6 million remaining on his contract with Utah, expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Boozer and his family have a house in Miami where they reside in the off-season. Boozer even went as far as to say him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3131.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lakers, Odom have 'productive' talks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/report-lakers-odom-have-productive-talks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Negotiations between Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers are back on, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers' Stefanski going shopping in Vegas ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/sixers-stefanski-going-shopping-in-vegas-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ed Stefanski left for Las Vegas yesterday to watch a group of NBA players work out. But at a time when the76ers' president and general manager is considering free agents to bring to Philadelphia, none of the assembled pros will be candidates to become new]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs attempt Moon landing as forward signs offer sheet ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavs-attempt-moon-landing-as-forward-signs-offer-sheet-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As part of their continuing efforts to upgrade this off-season, theCavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon of Miami to an offer sheet, according to a league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq takes on, well, everybody ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/shaq-takes-on-well-everybody-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REALITY TV: 'SHAQ VS.']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer touts Miami as top destination ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-touts-miami-as-top-destination-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sounding more like a free agent than a player under contract, Carlos Boozer repeated Monday that he and the Jazz have "mutually agreed" to a trade and proclaimed the Heat his top destination in comments to the Miami Herald .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Center Magloire re-signs with Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/center-magloire-re-signs-with-heat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat, giving the team four centers under contract.Restricted free-agent center Joel Anthony re-signed Monday. The Heat also have starter Jermaine O'Neal and seldom-used Mark Blount.The Heat announced We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Center-heavy Heat ink backup big man Magloire]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/center-heavy-heat-ink-backup-big-man-magloire.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Jamaal Magloire has re-signed with the Miami Heat, giving the team four centers under contract.Restricted free-agent center Joel Anthony re-signed Monday. The Heat also have starter Jermaine O'Neal and seldom-used Mark Blount.The Heat announced We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer keeps trade rumors swirling with Miami his latest love ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-keeps-trade-rumors-swirling-with-miami-his-latest-love-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Carlos Boozer gets his way, he could soon be in a Miami Heat uniform. Boozer told the Miami Herald on Monday that the Heat are his No. 1 choice for his next team once theUtahJazz trade the power forward as expected. "There are so many reasons I feel at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers let Jarrett Jack jump to Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/pacers-let-jarrett-jack-jump-to-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Pacers have cleared the way for guard Jarrett Jack to land in Toronto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers sign Moon to offer sheet 2009-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-sign-moon-to-offer-sheet-3122.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet.Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed.Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offer-to-odom-wade-supports-move-3123.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice.He hopes those chats start again soon.The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Heat don't match offer, Cavs will get Moon]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/if-heat-don-t-match-offer-cavs-will-get-moon.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers have confirmed their pursuit of restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon, who finished last season with Miami.The Heat have seven days to match Cleveland's contract offer to the 29-year-old Moon. The Cavs announced the offer on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers sign Moon to offer sheet 2009-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-sign-moon-to-offer-sheet-3118.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet.Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed.Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offer-to-odom-wade-supports-move-3119.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice.He hopes those chats start again soon.The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz to match Millsap offer ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jazz-to-match-millsap-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers sign Moon to offer sheet]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-sign-moon-to-offer-sheet.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet.Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed.Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers sign Moon to offer sheet 2009-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-sign-moon-to-offer-sheet-3115.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet.Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer first reported by ESPN.com. Terms were not disclosed.Calls to Joel Bell, Moon's agent, were no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offer-to-odom-wade-supports-move-3116.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice.He hopes those chats start again soon.The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz listening to offers for Boozer ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jazz-listening-to-offers-for-boozer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the same day they formally announced they will match the offer sheet restricted free agent Paul Millsap signed last week with Portland, theJazz did not deny efforts to move fellow power forward Carlos Boozer are ongoing. The match is dependent on a phy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridley no longer an alien in Boston ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/ridley-no-longer-an-alien-in-boston-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Channel 7's Larry Ridley will never forget when he grew serious about becoming a sportscaster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move 2009-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offer-to-odom-wade-supports-move-3112.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice.He hopes those chats start again soon.The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offer to Odom; Wade supports move]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offer-to-odom-wade-supports-move.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice.He hopes those chats start again soon.The Miami Heat, who traded Odom to the Los Angeles Lakers five years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan Brand]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-leaving-converse-going-to-nike-jordan-brand.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand.Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now represent the Jumpman label, joining Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter and othe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's, Big Baby moving closer ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/c-s-big-baby-moving-closer-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though theCeltics have not made an offer to Glen Davis, the restricted free agent and his team may be drifting closer together thanks to NBA's strapped economy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iverson's suitors aren't chasing a prize]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/iverson-s-suitors-aren-t-chasing-a-prize.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few teams are interested in Allen Iverson despite his disastrous stint in Detroit. Randy Hill questions their motives &#151; and sanity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lakers withdraw offer for veteran F Odom 2009-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/report-lakers-withdraw-offer-for-veteran-f-odom-3107.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamar Odom enjoyed his first NBA championship with Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol this past June, but the free agent might not be back in Los Angeles next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer looking ahead ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-looking-ahead-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer went on the radio Tuesday and gave what amounted to a job interview for theBulls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homecoming for Bosh? Don't bet on it Pride of Lincoln High loves Toronto]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/homecoming-for-bosh-don-t-bet-on-it-pride-of-lincoln-high-loves-toronto.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With theMaverick's 2009 off-season having been derailed by Orlando's decision to match Dallas' offer for center Marcin Gortat, it's time to look toward 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Round and round Boozer goes, where he ends up nobody knows ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/utah-jazz-round-and-round-boozer-goes-where-he-ends-up-nobody-knows-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trade rumors regardingJazz power forward Carlos Boozer were aplenty late Monday and Tuesday: From Bulls.com blogger and longtime NBA writer Sam Smith, reporting from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas: "The (Detroit) Pistons have been one of the teams men]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat taking a look at Siena standout]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-taking-a-look-at-siena-standout.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Hasbrouck helped carry Siena into the second round of the past two NCAA tournaments, was voted the best player in his league and left the tiny upstate New York school as its No. 3 all-time scorer.Now, he needs to prove himself all over again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers pull Odom offer off the table]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/lakers-pull-odom-offer-off-the-table.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lakers owner Jerry Buss, an avid poker player, called Lamar Odom's bluff at the negotiating table Tuesday, following through with his threat to pull the offer to Odom.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lakers withdraw offer for veteran F Odom 2009-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/report-lakers-withdraw-offer-for-veteran-f-odom-3104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamar Odom enjoyed his first NBA championship with Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol this past June, but the free agent might not be back in Los Angeles next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lakers withdraw offer for veteran F Odom]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/report-lakers-withdraw-offer-for-veteran-f-odom.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamar Odom enjoyed his first NBA championship with Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol this past June, but the free agent might not be back in Los Angeles next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' new GM faces tasks head-on ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/warriors-new-gm-faces-tasks-head-on-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGASWarriors general manager Larry Riley likely with a pinch of tobacco stashed behind his lip, his face balled into a half a smile and a Midwestern drawl echoing from his mouth will tell you he isn't paying his naysayers any attention.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' G.M. brings experience from court and farm ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/warriors-g-m-brings-experience-from-court-and-farm-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGASWarriors General Manager Larry Riley probably with a pinch of tobacco stashed behind his lip, his face balled into a half smile and a Midwestern drawl echoing from his mouth will tell you he isn't paying his naysayers any attention.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Boozer skips charity game in Miami ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/utah-jazz-boozer-skips-charity-game-in-miami-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Carlos Boozer did not play in Alonzo Mourning 's and Dwyane Wade 's annual Summer Groove charity game Sunday in Miami as expected, the Jazz forward's name was everywhere in the NBA rumor mill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason has been soap opera ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/offseason-has-been-soap-opera-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A prospective backup point guard, Eric Maynor, gets drafted. Starting power forward Carlos Boozer opts in for the final season of his current contract, then immediately heads to the trade block. Starting center Mehmet Okur and backup shooting guard Kyle K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Odom talks produce mood swings ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/lakers-odom-talks-produce-mood-swings-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamar Odom sounded frustrated and hopeful at the same time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3096.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3097.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is involved in a chicken-and-egg standoff with president Pat Riley. Riley said the Heat couldn't move forward building a title contender without a long-term commitment from Wade. Wade said he couldn't give the team a long-term commitment until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3098.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft, said his one NBA season has taught him to view the game differently. "When you play it and you've lived it, you understand," Beasley said. "I can watch the game and see who missed a rotation or who me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3082.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3083.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is involved in a chicken-and-egg standoff with president Pat Riley. Riley said the Heat couldn't move forward building a title contender without a long-term commitment from Wade. Wade said he couldn't give the team a long-term commitment until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3084.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft, said his one NBA season has taught him to view the game differently. "When you play it and you've lived it, you understand," Beasley said. "I can watch the game and see who missed a rotation or who me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Clippers-Iverson talks 'very serious']]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/report-clippers-iverson-talks-very-serious-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Allen Iverson soon be feeding the ball to overall No. 1 draft choice Blake Griffin on the L.A. Clippers?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age is all the rage Mavs assemble veteran squad, following path of other top teams ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/age-is-all-the-rage-mavs-assemble-veteran-squad-following-path-of-other-top-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[People will say these are not your father'sMavericks. But the truth is that if you're a kid reading this, then yes, they are your dad's Mavs because he probably saw them play before you were born.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer to Miami trade talk is warming up ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-to-miami-trade-talk-is-warming-up-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's been linked to Miami for quite some time, partly because he has an offseason home there, partly because of his relationship with Heat star Dwyane Wade and partly because of his friendship with Heat owner Micky Arrison. But Miami has no team payroll s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer would help Bulls in the long run ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/boozer-would-help-bulls-in-the-long-run-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WhileBulls management headed to Las Vegas on Sunday for the NBA summer league, trade talks involving Utah power forward Carlos Boozer took a vacation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Wade in 'no rush' to sign Heat extension]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/d-wade-in-no-rush-to-sign-heat-extension.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Dwyane Wade checked his cell phone shortly after midnight Sunday, he got perhaps the most predictable text message of his life.After all, it hardly classifies as stunning news that the Miami Heat want to keep him.Wade said Heat president Pat Riley te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No surprise: Heat tell Wade they want him to stay]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/no-surprise-heat-tell-wade-they-want-him-to-stay.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Dwyane Wade checked his cell phone shortly after midnight Sunday, he got perhaps the most predictable text message of his life.After all, it hardly classifies as stunning news that the Miami Heat want to keep him.Wade said Heat president Pat Riley te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3079.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is involved in a chicken-and-egg standoff with president Pat Riley. Riley said the Heat couldn't move forward building a title contender without a long-term commitment from Wade. Wade said he couldn't give the team a long-term commitment until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3080.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft, said his one NBA season has taught him to view the game differently. "When you play it and you've lived it, you understand," Beasley said. "I can watch the game and see who missed a rotation or who me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3081.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill passes on Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hill-passes-on-celtics-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fit would have been perfect, but any notion of a Grant Hill- Celtics marriage this season no longer exists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3075.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is involved in a chicken-and-egg standoff with president Pat Riley. Riley said the Heat couldn't move forward building a title contender without a long-term commitment from Wade. Wade said he couldn't give the team a long-term commitment until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3076.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft, said his one NBA season has taught him to view the game differently. "When you play it and you've lived it, you understand," Beasley said. "I can watch the game and see who missed a rotation or who me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3077.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns locking up Steve Nash is the right thing to do ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/suns-locking-up-steve-nash-is-the-right-thing-to-do-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My first reaction when I heard theSuns and Steve Nash are closing in on a two-year, $22-million contract extension?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3071.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft, said his one NBA season has taught him to view the game differently. "When you play it and you've lived it, you understand," Beasley said. "I can watch the game and see who missed a rotation or who me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3072.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3073.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is involved in a chicken-and-egg standoff with president Pat Riley. Riley said the Heat couldn't move forward building a title contender without a long-term commitment from Wade. Wade said he couldn't give the team a long-term commitment until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3066.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick of the 2008 draft, said his one NBA season has taught him to view the game differently. "When you play it and you've lived it, you understand," Beasley said. "I can watch the game and see who missed a rotation or who me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3067.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3068.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is involved in a chicken-and-egg standoff with president Pat Riley. Riley said the Heat couldn't move forward building a title contender without a long-term commitment from Wade. Wade said he couldn't give the team a long-term commitment until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James didn't tell Ariza his plans, source says ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/james-didn-t-tell-ariza-his-plans-source-says-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, see what future might bring]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-see-what-future-might-bring.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Far from the never-ending twists and turns of the Cubs' alleged sale came words that could result in a franchise-shifting moment for another local team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/sports.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amari Savage might be young, but she knows a thing or two about playing hoops.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3064.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3065.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3059.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3060.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3061.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early opinion is in]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/early-opinion-is-in.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire and Paul Pierce eligible to become unrestricted free agents after the 2009-10 season, next summer might be the most dramatic free-agency period in NBA history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade says he'll stay if Heat a title contender]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-says-he-ll-stay-if-heat-a-title-contender.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade will remain in Miami on one condition. He wants the Heat to become a championship contender again, the quicker the better.Otherwise, he might need moving trucks next summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade will stay if team is a title contender]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-will-stay-if-team-is-a-title-contender.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's future with the Miami Heat hinges entirely around the team returning to NBA title contention.The reigning NBA scoring champion, who can opt out of his Heat deal after the coming season, said Monday that simply getting to the playoffs "is not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: It's easier for the Jazz to blow cash than to get their money's worth ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/monson-it-s-easier-for-the-jazz-to-blow-cash-than-to-get-their-money-s-worth-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing I thought I'd never see out of theJazz is this: They could wind up with the highest -- or near the highest -- payroll in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's worst cap-killing contracts]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-s-worst-cap-killing-contracts.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are so few teams able to bid on free agents? It's not the economy, stupid. It's stupid contracts that kill cap room, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3055.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3056.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3057.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES LEAD TO A LACK OF DEVELOPMENT ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/fundamental-issues-lead-to-a-lack-of-development-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the recentNBA draft, there was only one American player - Blake Griffin - who was judged to be without major flaws.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No shifting of this House]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/no-shifting-of-this-house.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eddie House decided yesterday against free agency and will remain with theCeltics next season, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein. House, who could have exercised a player option and declared for free agency today, has one year remaining on a contra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3046.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3047.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3048.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning returning to Heat as executive 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-returning-to-heat-as-executive-3049.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat - as an executive.Mourning announced Friday that he has been named Miami's vice president of player development, and will begin the new job soon. Mourning will be involved with players in both on and off the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3041.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3042.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3043.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning returning to Heat as executive 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-returning-to-heat-as-executive-3044.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat - as an executive.Mourning announced Friday that he has been named Miami's vice president of player development, and will begin the new job soon. Mourning will be involved with players in both on and off the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New piece for new era ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/new-piece-for-new-era-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stepping off a private jet onto the tarmac at San Antonio International Airport on Wednesday, Richard Jefferson felt a blast of triple-digit Heat boiling up from the blacktop and believed he finally had arrived in the place his NBA career was meant to be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3037.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3038.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3039.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning returning to Heat as executive 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-returning-to-heat-as-executive-3040.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat - as an executive.Mourning announced Friday that he has been named Miami's vice president of player development, and will begin the new job soon. Mourning will be involved with players in both on and off the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3032.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3033.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3034.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning returning to Heat as executive 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-returning-to-heat-as-executive-3035.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat - as an executive.Mourning announced Friday that he has been named Miami's vice president of player development, and will begin the new job soon. Mourning will be involved with players in both on and off the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers, Magic make bold moves in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-magic-make-bold-moves-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Cleveland acquires Shaquille O'Neal and Orlando gets Vince Carter in big trades]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3024.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Patrick Beverley, G, 6-1, Ukraine/Arkansas (second round) -- Beverley, taken with the 43rd pick, played professionally in Ukraine last season, leaving Arkansas after his junior year. He's aggressive and can play both guard positions. Robert D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3025.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat only took a pair of second-round picks in the draft -- Nos. 43 and 60 -- so it wasn't as if Miami was necessarily looking for immediate help. Miami acquired the draft rights to guard Patrick Beverley, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 42.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3026.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Heat's path to homecourt advantage in a first-round playoff series will be tougher in light of the trades made by Eastern Conference teams. If the Heat doesn't have homecourt advantage in the first round it would be hard-pressed to win against the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning returning to Heat as executive]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-returning-to-heat-as-executive.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat - as an executive.Mourning announced Friday that he will soon begin a new job as Miami's vice president of player development, with a wide range of responsibilities, many of them off the court and in communit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning returning to Heat as executive 2009-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mourning-returning-to-heat-as-executive-3028.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat - as an executive.Mourning announced Friday that he has been named Miami's vice president of player development, and will begin the new job soon. Mourning will be involved with players in both on and off the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BRIEFING]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/morning-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers fans seeing Manny Ramirez in an Albuquerque uniform and wondering "Isotope?" need to watch more episodes of "The Simpsons."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade brings together Shaq, LeBron ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/trade-brings-together-shaq-lebron-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND The Cleveland Cavaliers executed a monster trade Thursday to unite two superstars, acquiring Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns in hopes he can help LeBron James deliver this seemingly sports-cursed city its first major pro championship in 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin pick will finally turn Clippers around]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/griffin-pick-will-finally-turn-clippers-around.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get your yuks in while you can, because Blake Griffin is going to turn the Clippers into legit winners before long, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft Grades: Spurs steal the show]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/draft-grades-spurs-steal-the-show.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They didn't have a first-round pick, but somehow the Spurs came away with best haul in the draft. Check out our grades for every team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winderman: 2009 NBA draft report card ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/winderman-2009-nba-draft-report-card-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft night only a start for Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/draft-night-only-a-start-for-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose will never be a superstar the way Michael Jordan was or the way LeBron James, Dwyane Wade or Kobe Bryant are.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey Shaq: It's time to back up your talk 2009-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hey-shaq-it-s-time-to-back-up-your-talk-3019.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everybody wins in the Shaq-to-Cleveland deal. Everybody but Shaq, that is. Mark Kriegel says the big man's legacy is on the line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3020.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3021.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3022.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey Shaq: It's time to back up your talk]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hey-shaq-it-s-time-to-back-up-your-talk.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everybody wins in the reported Shaq-to-Cleveland deal. Everybody but Shaq, that is. Mark Kriegel says his legacy is on the line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3012.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3013.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3014.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offers to restricted free agents 2009-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offers-to-restricted-free-agents-3015.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony.Both are now restricted free agents, but the Heat will have the right to match any offer they receive from other teams. The Heat made the announcement Monday.Moon w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3005.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3006.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3007.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cautionary tale for NBA hopefuls]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/a-cautionary-tale-for-nba-hopefuls.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DeAndre Jordan and Chris Taft were "sure-fire first rounders" who fell in the NBA Draft. Now they tell Jeff Goodman what went wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 3.0]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-3-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A one-and-done college career seems to have worked out fine for Tyreke Evans. He's rocketing up our latest mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offers to restricted free agents 2009-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offers-to-restricted-free-agents-3010.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:35:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony.Both are now restricted free agents, but the Heat will have the right to match any offer they receive from other teams. The Heat made the announcement Monday.Moon w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make qualifying offers to Moon, Anthony]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-qualifying-offers-to-moon-anthony.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony.Both are now restricted free agents, but the Heat will have the right to match any offer they receive from other teams. The Heat made the announcement Monday.Moon w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat make offers to restricted free agents]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-make-offers-to-restricted-free-agents.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony.Both are now restricted free agents, but the Heat will have the right to match any offer they receive from other teams. The Heat made the announcement Monday.Moon w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-3002.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-3003.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-3004.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2997.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2998.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2999.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2993.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:35:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2994.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:35:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2995.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:35:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weak 2009 class ends streak of strong drafts]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/weak-2009-class-ends-streak-of-strong-drafts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:35:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the LeBron-Carmelo-Wade class of '03, the NBA draft has been full of top-notch talent. Until now, NBADraft.net says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2990.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2991.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2992.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2987.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2988.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2989.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq may be among those making offseason move]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/shaq-may-be-among-those-making-offseason-move.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The King and Superman, together in Cleveland? It could happen. And it's one of several big offseason storylines, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 2.0]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-2-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that we know for certain who's in the draft pool (and who's out), we bust out our second mock draft of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2980.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2981.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2982.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers work to douse talk of firing]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/cavaliers-work-to-douse-talk-of-firing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 76ers trade for Jason Kapono ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/the-76ers-trade-for-jason-kapono-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The76ers have traded power forward Reggie Evans to the Toronto Raptors for guard-forward Jason Kapono, adding a proven sharpshooter to the NBA's worst three-point-shooting team the past two years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Grizzlies go wrong with No. 2 pick again?]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/will-grizzlies-go-wrong-with-no-2-pick-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have an easy choice at No. 1. The Grizzlies aren't so lucky. And as NBADraft.net points out, they've messed it up before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami's O'Neal, Diawara will return to Heat]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-s-o-neal-diawara-will-return-to-heat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forwards Jermaine O'Neal and Yakhouba Diawara of the Miami Heat have exercised options to remain under contract for next season.Both had contracts mandating they "opt in" for the final years of their deal. O'Neal will make nearly $23 million in 2009-10, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2971.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2972.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2973.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In '84, it was hot stuff ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/in-84-it-was-hot-stuff-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 4 in Los Angeles had been an epic - truly one of the great games inCeltics playoff history - and now the teams were arriving at Logan Airport late on a Thursday afternoon to find a very different Boston than the one they had left five days earlier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA fan's slam dunk]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-fan-s-slam-dunk.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bars, restaurants and cha chaan tengare packed with soccer fans cheering for their teams during the season. You may feel left out if your favourite sport is Basketball, but the DaHoops Basketball Cafeaims to change that, offering somewherefor the sport's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando-2976.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade sues ex-business partner for libel, $100M 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-sues-ex-business-partner-for-libel-100m-2977.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA star Dwyane Wade is suing a former business partner for $100 million, claiming the man made false statements about alleged drug use and called the Miami Heat guard a bully and coward.Wade's lawsuit claims Richard von Houtman is guilty of libel and sla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2966.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2967.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2968.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade sues ex-business partner for libel, $100M 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-sues-ex-business-partner-for-libel-100m-2969.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA star Dwyane Wade is suing a former business partner for $100 million, claiming the man made false statements about alleged drug use and called the Miami Heat guard a bully and coward.Wade's lawsuit claims Richard von Houtman is guilty of libel and sla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't gang up on quiet James 2009-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-gang-up-on-quiet-james-2970.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The media is coming out in droves to bash LeBron, but Peter Vecsey says he's got the King's back in this fight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2960.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami has picks No. 43 and 60, both second-round selections, in the June draft. The Heat traded its first-round pick, No. 18 overall, to Minnesota in a package that included F Antoine Walker to acquire C Mark Blount and G Ricky Davis. That's why there's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2961.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2962.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a quiet offseason to this point for the Heat. There are no serious discussions (or rumors) about a contract extension with guard Dwyane Wade, there isn't much money for free agency, and the team doesn't have a first-round pick in the June draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade sues ex-business partner for libel, $100M 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-sues-ex-business-partner-for-libel-100m-2964.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA star Dwyane Wade is suing a former business partner for $100 million, claiming the man made false statements about alleged drug use and called the Miami Heat guard a bully and coward.Wade's lawsuit claims Richard von Houtman is guilty of libel and sla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't gang up on quiet James 2009-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-gang-up-on-quiet-james-2965.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The media is coming out in droves to bash LeBron, but Peter Vecsey says he's got the King's back in this fight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2953.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2954.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2955.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade sues ex-business partner for libel]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/dwyane-wade-sues-ex-business-partner-for-libel.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA star Dwyane Wade has sued a former business partner for $100 million, claiming the man maligned his reputation by making false allegations of illegal drug and steroid use in an e-mail to Miami Heat President Pat Riley.Wade's lawsuit accuses Richard vo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade sues ex-business partner for libel, $100M]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-sues-ex-business-partner-for-libel-100m.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA star Dwyane Wade is suing a former business partner for $100 million, claiming the man made false statements about alleged drug use and called the Miami Heat guard a bully and coward.Wade's lawsuit claims Richard von Houtman is guilty of libel and sla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His pressed sweatsuit was white, his rumpled mood was black.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't gang up on quiet James 2009-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-gang-up-on-quiet-james-2959.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The media is coming out in droves to bash LeBron, but Peter Vecsey says he's got the King's back in this fight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS :: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball critics andLakers fans always want more from Lamar Odom.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2948.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2949.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2950.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't gang up on quiet James 2009-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-gang-up-on-quiet-james-2951.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The media is coming out in droves to bash LeBron, but Peter Vecsey says he's got the King's back in this fight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bank on Kobe vs. LeBron in Finals 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-bank-on-kobe-vs-lebron-in-finals-2952.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that Kobe vs. LeBron hype? Let's dial it down a bit. Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2940.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:35:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2941.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:35:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. 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Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2939.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2930.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. 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Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2934.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2925.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. 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Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2929.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2919.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. 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Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2924.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2914.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. 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Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2918.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2909.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. 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Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bank on Kobe vs. LeBron in Finals 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-bank-on-kobe-vs-lebron-in-finals-2912.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that Kobe vs. LeBron hype? Let's dial it down a bit. Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2913.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2904.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. 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Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bank on Kobe vs. LeBron in Finals 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-bank-on-kobe-vs-lebron-in-finals-2907.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that Kobe vs. LeBron hype? Let's dial it down a bit. Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2908.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2899.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2900.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2901.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't bank on Kobe vs. LeBron in Finals]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/don-t-bank-on-kobe-vs-lebron-in-finals.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that Kobe vs. LeBron hype? Let's dial it down a bit. Seems 'Melo and Dwight Howard made other plans, Michael Rosenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2903.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2892.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. 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Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2888.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2889.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2890.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2891.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2882.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2883.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2884.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm-2885.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2886.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2877.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2878.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2879.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Timberwolves targeting ex-Pacers GM]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/source-timberwolves-targeting-ex-pacers-gm.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After several candidates spurned the organization, the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to hiring a replacement for Kevin McHale as the team's head of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2881.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2872.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2873.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2874.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Griffin, no Rubio and no luck ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/no-griffin-no-rubio-and-no-luck-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No such luck. That was theWizards' fate in the NBA Draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J., on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2876.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 06:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2865.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2866.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2867.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks hope for lottery luck &t]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bucks-hope-for-lottery-luck-t.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Hammond is not a highly superstitious sort, and he doesn't think of himself as a pessimist.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock NBA draft: The top 14 picks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mock-nba-draft-the-top-14-picks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning the draft lottery, the Clippers are almost certain to select Blake Griffin. NBAdraft.net projects the top 14 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin head and shoulders above other prospects]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/griffin-head-and-shoulders-above-other-prospects.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be one winner and 13 losers in the NBA draft lottery tonight. Blake Griffin's that much better than the other prospects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2871.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wafer a free agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2860.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2861.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2862.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2863.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat announce layoffs amid economic downturn 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-announce-layoffs-amid-economic-downturn-2864.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have laid off employees as the national economic downturn has hit the AmericanAirlines Arena.Heat team president Eric Woolworth said in a statement that the team had eliminated a small number of positions. Employees who were laid off Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2855.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2856.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2857.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2858.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat announce layoffs amid economic downturn 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-announce-layoffs-amid-economic-downturn-2859.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have laid off employees as the national economic downturn has hit the AmericanAirlines Arena.Heat team president Eric Woolworth said in a statement that the team had eliminated a small number of positions. Employees who were laid off Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves' basketball operations job still open, but Portland's Penn may be on short list ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-basketball-operations-job-still-open-but-portland-s-penn-may-be-on-short-list-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves' season ended more than four weeks ago, and the team still hasn't named a new head of Basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2850.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2851.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2852.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2853.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat announce layoffs amid economic downturn 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-announce-layoffs-amid-economic-downturn-2854.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have laid off employees as the national economic downturn has hit the AmericanAirlines Arena.Heat team president Eric Woolworth said in a statement that the team had eliminated a small number of positions. Employees who were laid off Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers Live: When unemployment beats running Timberwolves, it's . . . pfrightening ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/tom-powers-live-when-unemployment-beats-running-timberwolves-it-s-pfrightening-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does an unemployed former general manager, one with no other apparent prospects, withdraw his name from theMinnesotaTimberwolves' list of job candidates?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2844.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2845.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2846.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2847.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat announce layoffs amid economic downturn 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-announce-layoffs-amid-economic-downturn-2848.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have laid off employees as the national economic downturn has hit the AmericanAirlines Arena.Heat team president Eric Woolworth said in a statement that the team had eliminated a small number of positions. Employees who were laid off Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy joins elite list with all-NBA nod ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roy-joins-elite-list-with-all-nba-nod-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: He becomes the first Blazer to earn the honor in 17 years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2836.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: G Dwyane Wade did it all. He had the best season of his spectacular six-year career by leading the league in scoring, finishing second in blocks and eighth in assists. And Wade, who missed 31 games each of the previous two season, on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2837.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade could negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, something the Heat would love. Or Wade could negotiate after next season, when he has an opt-out clause, joining the star-studded free agent class of 2010. Or Wade could wait until]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2838.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts it was a great season for the Heat. It went from 15 wins to 43 wins, the seventh-best increase in NBA history, before earning the fifth seed in the playoffs and taking Atlanta to seven games in a first-round playoff series. "The expectatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron headlines All-NBA team ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/lebron-headlines-all-nba-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat announce layoffs amid economic downturn]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-announce-layoffs-amid-economic-downturn.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat have laid off employees as the national economic downturn has hit the AmericanAirlines Arena.Heat team president Eric Woolworth said in a statement that the team had eliminated a small number of positions. Employees who were laid off Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE BRESNAHAN / ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/mike-bresnahan-/-on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all their follies the last two playoff seasons -- Game 6 in last year's Finals in Boston, Game 4 last Sunday against Houston -- there's one thing theLakers have done really well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce on All-NBA 2d team]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/pierce-on-all-nba-2d-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2828.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2829.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2830.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James headlines all-NBA all-star team ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/james-headlines-all-nba-all-star-team-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[League MVP LeBron James was a unanimous selection to the all- NBA all-star team, theNBA announced Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mythical All-NBA Fourth Team ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/the-mythical-all-nba-fourth-team-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (The Daily Oklahoman delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2833.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Worth repeating]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-2834.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2823.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2824.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2825.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2826.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dress for success]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-2827.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2817.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2818.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2819.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4: Cavaliers at Hawks, 7 p.m. today (TNT, 790 AM)]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/game-4-cavaliers-at-hawks-7-p-m-today-tnt-790-am-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheHawks are 12 quarters into the deep end of the NBA playoff pool and are still flailing for some of the resolve that has become their trademark under Mike Woodson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2821.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reputation precedes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-2822.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2811.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2812.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2813.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat cost the NBA better theater ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-cost-the-nba-better-theater-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-2815.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2816.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 06:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2805.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2806.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2807.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-2808.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2809.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley: Heat seek to lock up D-Wade before 2010 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-heat-seek-to-lock-up-d-wade-before-2010-2810.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Riley's plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009.The Heat president said Wednesday that the team has already broached the topic of getting Wade to extend his contract this summer, instead of waiting for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2799.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2800.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2801.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2803.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley: Heat seek to lock up D-Wade before 2010 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-heat-seek-to-lock-up-d-wade-before-2010-2804.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Riley's plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009.The Heat president said Wednesday that the team has already broached the topic of getting Wade to extend his contract this summer, instead of waiting for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2791.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2792.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2793.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat: Where do they go at small forward? ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-where-do-they-go-at-small-forward-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat: The No. 1 goal? Get that Wade extension, whatever it takes ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-the-no-1-goal-get-that-wade-extension-whatever-it-takes-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 6, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2796.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley: Heat seek to lock up D-Wade before 2010 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-heat-seek-to-lock-up-d-wade-before-2010-2797.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Riley's plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009.The Heat president said Wednesday that the team has already broached the topic of getting Wade to extend his contract this summer, instead of waiting for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-2798.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends on days ofLakers playoff games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2783.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2784.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2785.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley: Keeping Wade 'absolutely' top Heat priority]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-keeping-wade-absolutely-top-heat-priority.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Riley's plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009.The Heat president said Wednesday that the team has already broached the topic of getting Wade to extend his contract this summer, instead of waiting for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley: Heat seek to lock up D-Wade before 2010]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/riley-heat-seek-to-lock-up-d-wade-before-2010.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Riley's plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009.The Heat president said Wednesday that the team has already broached the topic of getting Wade to extend his contract this summer, instead of waiting for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-2788.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends on days ofLakers playoff games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2789.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's get physical]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-notes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND --- Having survived the pressure cooker that was Game 7 against Miami on Sunday, theHawks had a relative calm about them before Tuesday's series opener against Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-2774.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends on days ofLakers playoff games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team calm following another long series ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/team-calm-following-another-long-series-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND --- Having survived the pressure cooker that was Game 7 against Miami on Sunday, theHawks had a relative calm about them before Tuesday's series opener against Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2776.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2777.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2778.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's top teams fall on hard times ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-s-top-teams-fall-on-hard-times-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What a difference a year makes. All but one of theNBA's version of the Final Four from last year - plus the New Orleans Hornets, who came within one game of reaching the Western Conference finals - have fallen on hard times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winner moves on]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/winner-moves-on.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've spoken at length all season about the sanctity of their home court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench comes up big when needed most ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bench-comes-up-big-when-needed-most-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zaza Pachulia got a standing ovation every time he ran to the scorer's table to enter the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late game Friday night in Miami Smith apologizes to Heat coach ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/late-game-friday-night-in-miami-smith-apologizes-to-heat-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- Josh Smith apologized to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra moments before tipoff of Friday's pivotal Game 6 matchup at AmericanAirlines Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2764.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2765.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat: How confident are you about keeping Wade? ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-how-confident-are-you-about-keeping-wade-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Joe or Joe Inconsistent? ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/super-joe-or-joe-inconsistent-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For all nonbelievers, the laugh's on us now ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/for-all-nonbelievers-the-laugh-s-on-us-now-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The franchise that didn't draft Chris Paul and saw its owners sue another over a trade with Phoenix; the franchise of the wayward bird mascot and Cliff Levingston's running lefty hook; the franchise that hadn't won a Game 7 since it was based in St. Louis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: HAWKS NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-hawks-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zaza Pachulia got a standing ovation every time he ran to the scorer's table to enter the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Game 7: Hawks 91, Heat 78]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-game-7-hawks-91-heat-78.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson was right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-2773.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FOR THEHawks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2755.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a good season for the Heat, but it came up short in Game 7 at Atlanta on Sunday. Miami has to be happy overall, however. It came back from a 15-win season to win 43 games and get the fifth seed in the playoffs. And it went seven games deep in the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2756.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The team that won the rebounding battle won the first six games of the series. The Heat had the rebounding edge in Game 7, 39-30, but it lost the game. --There was no lead change after the second quarter in any of the seven games in this series. --C Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2757.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Guard Mario Chalmers, Guard Dwyane Wade, Forward James Jones, Forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloire, Center Joel Anthony, Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron awaits after Hawks win 1st series since '99]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/lebron-awaits-after-hawks-win-1st-series-since-99.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks lingered on the court, savoring the cheers as red and silver streamers drifted down from the rafters.This celebration was a decade in the making. It won't last more than 24 hours.King James is waiting.The Hawks won a playoff series for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks Advance With Ugly Win Over Heat ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-advance-with-ugly-win-over-heat-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Matt Watson  After seven hard-fought games complete blowouts, it's finally over: theAtlantaHawks will advance to the second round, while the Miami Heat will start their summer vacation. Whereas the Celtic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat: It's over. What was learned? ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-it-s-over-what-was-learned-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds are, you'll like this series ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/odds-are-you-ll-like-this-series-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up in the air ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/up-in-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only thing safe to assume is that theJazz will not be bringing back 13 players from their current roster for next season, much as they did for the 2008-09 season, an almost unprecedented number in today's NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS-HEAT GAME 7: 1 P.M. TODAY (ABC, 790 AM): It's time for Hawks to clinch ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-game-7-1-p-m-today-abc-790-am-it-s-time-for-hawks-to-clinch-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They'd better win because they've worked 12 months for these 48 minutes. They've said it daily since May 4, 2008, same as Mike Woodson said it Saturday: "We wanted to have a chance to host Game 7." Now they do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2748.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Joel Anthony. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon, G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Dorell Wright, G Luth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2749.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade was 16-for-17 on free throws in Game 6. That's tied for second-most in a Heat playoff game. --G Luther Head, who has been out with a broken left hand, said if the Heat advances to the second round he could be back for Game 3. Head, signed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2750.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guard Dwyane Wade had his playoff face on a day before Game 6 against Atlanta. That mindset is part of the reason the Heat is playing a Game 7 on Sunday in Atlanta. Wade fired off on everybody who aggravated him, and even a couple of his rookie teammates ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks: Where Blowouts Happen ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-where-blowouts-happen-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tim Povtak  MIAMI -- It's not like only one team has shown up for this playoff series, which is what happened with the Cavs and the Detroit Deadbeats. It's just that these two don't show up at the same ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat: Looking ahead to Game 7 ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-looking-ahead-to-game-7-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2753.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A seven-game series is supposed to be the ultimate playoff thriller.So, what can we say about this Miami-Atlanta matchup?Yawn.Even with Dwyane Wade playing a starring role, the Heat and the Hawks have managed to wring all the drama out of a to-the-limit s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A series of routs finally reaches a merciful end]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/a-series-of-routs-finally-reaches-a-merciful-end.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A seven-game series is supposed to be the ultimate playoff thriller.So, what can we say about this Miami-Atlanta matchup?Yawn.Even with Dwyane Wade playing a starring role, the Heat and the Hawks have managed to wring all the drama out of a to-the-limit s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs: Hawks vs. Heat, Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-hawks-vs-heat-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- Josh Smith apologized to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra moments before tipoff of Friday's pivotal Game 6 matchup at AmericanAirlines Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- Josh Smith apologized to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra moments before tipoff of Friday's pivotal Game 6 matchup at AmericanAirlines Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs, Game 6: Heat 98, Hawks 72: Hawks can't find their motivation ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-game-6-heat-98-hawks-72-hawks-can-t-find-their-motivation-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- It really doesn't matter what it was that the Miami Heat finally zeroed in on Friday night as a source of motivation. Pretty much everything had been thrown out there --- an "insulting" showboating dunk attempt by Josh Smith in Game 5, an excita]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs, Game 6: Heat 98, Hawks 72: Wade rescues Heat to force final game]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-game-6-heat-98-hawks-72-wade-rescues-heat-to-force-final-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- TheHawks spent six months chasing the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and the home-court advantage that comes with it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-2743.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI ---In a last-minute change, theHawks placed Al Horford and Marvin Williams on the active list for Game 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2744.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade was 16-for-17 on free throws in Game 6. That's tied for second-most in a Heat playoff game. --G Luther Head, who has been out with a broken left hand, said if the Heat advances to the second round he could be back for Game 3. Head, signed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2745.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Joel Anthony. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon, G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Dorell Wright, G Luth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2746.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guard Dwyane Wade had his playoff face on a day before Game 6 against Atlanta. That mindset is part of the reason the Heat is playing a Game 7 on Sunday in Atlanta. Wade fired off on everybody who aggravated him, and even a couple of his rookie teammates ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 98, Hawks 72]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-98-hawks-72.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A season-saving win in the books, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat walked off the court Friday night with a stoic look. No celebrating, nary even a smile."Strictly about business," Wade said. "Now we move on."To Sunday. To Game 7.Wade scored 41 points, Mich]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2732.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries are beginning to take a toll on Heat, and that's not a good thing as it enters Friday's Game 6 against Atlanta at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat trails Atlanta, 3-2, in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. But with guard Dwyane Wade ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2733.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Bad blood could be brewing. Hawks F Josh Smith attempted a between-the-legs dunk in the fourth quarter with his team ahead by about 20 points. "Yes, we were very insulted by it," G Dwyane Wade said. --The team that had the rebounding edge has won all fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2734.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon, G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Dorell Wright,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks Radio Announcers Might Be Biased Against Dwayne Wade [Nba] ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-radio-announcers-might-be-biased-against-dwayne-wade-[nba]-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (Gawker Media delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Heat Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-preview-2736.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing a win-or-else scenario, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat already would figure to have plenty of motivation.Just in case, the Atlanta Hawks provided oodles more.Between Mario West's wild celebration as the first half of Game 5 expired, Josh Smith's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's win-or-else for Heat in Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/it-s-win-or-else-for-heat-in-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing a win-or-else scenario, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat already would figure to have plenty of motivation.Just in case, the Atlanta Hawks provided oodles more.Between Mario West's wild celebration as the first half of Game 5 expired, Josh Smith's sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-2738.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FOR THEHawks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME 5: HAWKS 106, HEAT 91: Hawks need to take giant step to big stage ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/game-5-hawks-106-heat-91-hawks-need-to-take-giant-step-to-big-stage-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The wonder isn't that theHawks have again taken a series lead. The wonder is that they were ever behind. They're so much better than the Heat it isn't funny. And they won't be laughing if Sunday arrives and they're back here trying to close this out in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-2724.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FOR THEHawks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2725.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon, G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Dorell Wright,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2726.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries are beginning to take a toll on Heat, and that's not a good thing as it enters Friday's Game 6 against Atlanta at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat trails Atlanta, 3-2, in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. But with guard Dwyane Wade ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2727.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Bad blood could be brewing. Hawks F Josh Smith attempted a between-the-legs dunk in the fourth quarter with his team ahead by about 20 points. "Yes, we were very insulted by it," G Dwyane Wade said. --The team that had the rebounding edge has won all fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 106, Heat 91]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-106-heat-91.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A series of blowouts is now about survival. The Atlanta Hawks hope they have enough players left to finish off Miami. The Heat is counting on Dwyane Wade to save the season, despite a bump on his head and a balky back.The Hawks kept up the theme of this m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks take 3-2 lead on Heat with Game 5 win]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-take-3-2-lead-on-heat-with-game-5-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade banged his head on the court. Al Horford hobbled to the locker room. Jamaal Magloire doled out a shove, and Josh Smith pushed back.On a night of hard fouls, plenty of banging and staredowns galore, the Atlanta Hawks moved closer to reaching th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade leaves game after hitting head on court]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-leaves-game-after-hitting-head-on-court.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a series that suddenly turned physical, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade left Game 5 against the Hawks after banging his head on the court and Atlanta center Al Horford went down before halftime with a sprained right ankle.Wade was hurt after a collision at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs, Atlanta vs. Miami, Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-atlanta-vs-miami-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Long after the crowd in theHawks' locker room had cleared out, coach Mike Woodson eased back in his chair and rubbed his head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2714.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2715.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is suffering from back spasms. It was so bad in Game 4 that Wade was just 9-for-26 from the floor, including 1-for-8 on three-pointers. He shot four air-balls in the first half, three coming in the first quarter. In light of that, there's no q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2716.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Jamario Moon missed Game 4 due to an abdominal strain/groin pull that caused him to miss games late in the season. The Heat tightened its rotation as a result. There was thought F Yakhouba Diawara would get more playing time but in the end, the Heat e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaza Pachulia turns into Mr. April for Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/zaza-pachulia-turns-into-mr-april-for-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zaza Pachulia spends most of his time as an obscure backup center for the Atlanta Hawks, playing a few minutes here, a few minutes there. He's rugged but hardly graceful. He's a banger who handles the dirty work, letting others claim the glory.But in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2718.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zaza Pachulia spends most of his time as an obscure backup center for the Atlanta Hawks, playing a few minutes here, a few minutes there. He's rugged but hardly graceful. He's a banger who handles the dirty work, letting others claim the glory.But in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade: 'I wil be ready' Wednesday vs. Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-i-wil-be-ready-wednesday-vs-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is ailing again in the playoffs, an odd-year coincidence that he and the Miami Heat would love to escape from.The NBA's scoring champion continued suffering Tuesday from a sore and stiff back, hurting so much that even standing against a wall ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade: 'I'll be ready' Wednesday vs. Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-i-ll-be-ready-wednesday-vs-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's back remained sore and stiff Tuesday, yet the Miami star said he will play Wednesday night when the Heat visit the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series."I'll be ready," Wade said.Wade said he to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami F Jamario Moon out for postseason]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-f-jamario-moon-out-for-postseason.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat forward Jamario Moon will miss the remainder of the postseason because of a sports hernia that will require surgery, meaning he may have played his last game in a Miami uniform.Moon suffered what was diagnosed as a lower abdominal strain in Game 3 of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat forward Moon out for postseason]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-forward-moon-out-for-postseason.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat forward Jamario Moon will miss the remainder of the postseason because of a sports hernia that will require surgery, meaning he may have played his last game in a Miami uniform.Moon suffered what was diagnosed as a lower abdominal strain in Game 3 of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2705.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade is suffering from back spasms. It was so bad in Game 4 that Wade was just 9-for-26 from the floor, including 1-for-8 on three-pointers. He shot four air-balls in the first half, three coming in the first quarter. In light of that, there's no q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2706.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Jamario Moon missed Game 4 due to an abdominal strain/groin pull that caused him to miss games late in the season. The Heat tightened its rotation as a result. There was thought F Yakhouba Diawara would get more playing time but in the end, the Heat e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2707.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Udonis Haslem, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Michael Beasley, Forward Jamario Moon, Guard Daequan Cook, Center Jamaal Magloir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 81, Heat 71]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-81-heat-71.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zaza Pachulia's right eye was black, and his face was dotted with nicks and scrapes."I look like Rocky Balboa," the Atlanta forward said.Fought like him, too.So did the rest of the Hawks, who finally showed they can take a punch on the road at playoff tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks take down Heat in Game 4 to even series]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-take-down-heat-in-game-4-to-even-series.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That notion suggesting the Atlanta Hawks cannot win on the road at playoff time?Forget it.The Hawks put that one to rest - saving their season as well.Zaza Pachulia - with a black right eye for his trouble - finished with 12 points and 18 rebounds, and At]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Jones for 4 - twice in 11 seconds]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/james-jones-for-4-twice-in-11-seconds.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Jones pulled off a rarity for the Miami Heat - twice in 11 seconds.The Heat sharpshooter had four-point plays on consecutive possessions on Monday night in Game 4 of the Heat's Eastern Conference first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks.He made a 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon, Williams both out for Game 4]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/moon-williams-both-out-for-game-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Small forwards Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks and Jamario Moon of the Miami Heat will both miss Game 4 of the teams' first-round Eastern Conference playoff series Monday night.Williams has a sprained right wrist, which he suffered in Game 2 and kept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami's Moon out for Game 4, Williams questionable]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-s-moon-out-for-game-4-williams-questionable.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamario Moon of the Miami Heat will not play Monday night in Game 4 of the team's Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks because of a strained lower abdominal muscle.The Hawks may be without one of their small forwards as well. Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2713.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz vs. Lakers STAPLES CENTER Today, 8:30 p.m. TV: TNT/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 3-1 PROBABLE STARTERS C. Boozer (23.3 ppg, 14.3 rpg) / L. Odom (15.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg) A. Kirilenko (10.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) / T. Ariza (12.0 ppg, 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2697.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon. G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2698.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade loves home playoff games. And the Heat is 24-6 (.800) heading into Wednesday's Game 4 against Atlanta at AmericanAirlines Arena. "It's a great feeling to thrill your fans," he said after Friday's practice. "To hear the roar of the crowd, wheth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2699.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami's 29-point margin of victory was the third-largest margin of victory for a playoff game in franchise history. --Miami's six blocks in the first quarter tied the franchise postseason record for blocks in a quarter, established May 20, 1997 against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff time bringing out best in O'Neal]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/playoff-time-bringing-out-best-in-o-neal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the past two Miami Heat games, Jermaine O'Neal has gotten poked in the face, kicked in the leg and knocked on his back.He's enjoyed every bit.It's no coincidence that the two Heat wins in this Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Heat Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-preview-2701.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the past two Miami Heat games, Jermaine O'Neal has gotten poked in the face, kicked in the leg and knocked on his back.He's enjoyed every bit.It's no coincidence that the two Heat wins in this Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade carries Heat past Hawks in Game 3 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-carries-heat-past-hawks-in-game-3-2702.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade swished a 3-pointer, then turned and shook his hand like it was burning.Yep, Wade and the Miami Heat are that hot right now.Wade finished with 29 points and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat extended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2703.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EnergySolutions Arena Today, 7 p.m. TV: ESPN/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 2-1 Game notes The No. 1 seed Lakers are two wins away from taking the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series from the No. 8 seed Jazz. ... Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Heat Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-preview-2704.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade needed only a millisecond to explain how much the home-court edge means in the NBA playoffs."Easy. It's huge," Wade said.Especially when Atlanta Hawks are visiting, it seems.Few teams are more woebegone on the postseason road than the Hawks, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2689.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami's 29-point margin of victory was the third-largest margin of victory for a playoff game in franchise history. --Miami's six blocks in the first quarter tied the franchise postseason record for blocks in a quarter, established May 20, 1997 against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2690.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon. G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2691.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade loves home playoff games. And the Heat is 24-6 (.800) heading into Wednesday's Game 4 against Atlanta at AmericanAirlines Arena. "It's a great feeling to thrill your fans," he said after Friday's practice. "To hear the roar of the crowd, wheth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 107, Hawks 78]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-107-hawks-78.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade swished a 3-pointer, then turned and shook his hand like it was burning.Yep, Wade and the Miami Heat are that hot right now.Wade finished with 29 points and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat extended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade carries Heat past Hawks in Game 3]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-carries-heat-past-hawks-in-game-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade swished a 3-pointer, then turned and shook his hand like it was burning.Yep, Wade and the Miami Heat are that hot right now.Wade finished with 29 points and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat extended ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game day  2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/utah-jazz-game-day--2694.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EnergySolutions Arena Today, 7 p.m. TV: ESPN/KJZZ Radio: 1320 AM, 98.7 FM Playoff series: Lakers lead, 2-1 Game notes The No. 1 seed Lakers are two wins away from taking the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series from the No. 8 seed Jazz. ... Uta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Heat Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-preview-2695.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade needed only a millisecond to explain how much the home-court edge means in the NBA playoffs."Easy. It's huge," Wade said.Especially when Atlanta Hawks are visiting, it seems.Few teams are more woebegone on the postseason road than the Hawks, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five faces of the future for the NBA 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/five-faces-of-the-future-for-the-nba-2696.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts, Kobe vs. LeBron is inevitable this year, but Kevin Hench identifies five emerging stars who'll spice up future Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2682.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Saturday's Game 3 shifting to Miami, some might think the so-called South Beach home-court advantage might kick in. But for years the Heat has said that the idea of opponents losing their edge by partying too much is overrated. As a matter of fact, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2683.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami scored 64 points in Game 1. It had had 54 points in the first half of Game 2. --G Daequan Cook was in a huge shooting slump entering Game 2. He was shooting just .353 percent from the field since the All-Star break, and .333 from the field. Beofre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2684.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon. G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant, Williams competitive even in talking about games ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bryant-williams-competitive-even-in-talking-about-games-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He laughs about it now. But when then-USA Basketball teammate Kobe Bryant was beating him time after time in post-practice contests during the days and weeks leading up to last summer's Olympic Games, Deron Williams didn't find it so funny. Still doesn't,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Heat Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-preview-2686.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade needed only a millisecond to explain how much the home-court edge means in the NBA playoffs."Easy. It's huge," Wade said.Especially when Atlanta Hawks are visiting, it seems.Few teams are more woebegone on the postseason road than the Hawks, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Heat: Playoff road often unkind to Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/feeling-heat-playoff-road-often-unkind-to-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade needed only a millisecond to explain how much the home-court edge means in the NBA playoffs."Easy. It's huge," Wade said.Especially when Atlanta Hawks are visiting, it seems.Few teams are more woebegone on the postseason road than the Hawks, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five faces of the future for the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/five-faces-of-the-future-for-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts, Kobe vs. LeBron is inevitable this year, but Kevin Hench identifies five emerging stars who'll spice up future Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2675.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Saturday's Game 3 shifting to Miami, some might think the so-called South Beach home-court advantage might kick in. But for years the Heat has said that the idea of opponents losing their edge by partying too much is overrated. As a matter of fact, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2676.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami scored 64 points in Game 1. It had had 54 points in the first half of Game 2. --G Daequan Cook was in a huge shooting slump entering Game 2. He was shooting just .353 percent from the field since the All-Star break, and .333 from the field. Beofre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2677.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon. G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neutralizing Nowitzki ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/neutralizing-nowitzki-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS - There is only one place in the world where Matt Bonner would want to meet Dirk Nowitzki mano a mano.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Wade got help from Heat, Hawks had no answer]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/when-wade-got-help-from-heat-hawks-had-no-answer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Udonis Haslem has played alongside Dwyane Wade for six years, and still hasn't seen everything in his Miami Heat teammate's arsenal."He's going to do something at some point in the game that's going to make you pause and say, 'Did he really do that?"' Has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, Heat shoot down Hawks in Game 2 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-heat-shoot-down-hawks-in-game-2-2680.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember how bad Dwyane Wade and his Miami teammates looked in Game 1 of the playoffs? They were that good in Game 2.Wade scored 33 points, 13 straight to close the first half before he banked in a 3-pointer with 2 1/2 minutes left to finish off the Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2681.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2668.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Saturday's Game 3 shifting to Miami, some might think the so-called South Beach home-court advantage might kick in. But for years the Heat has said that the idea of opponents losing their edge by partying too much is overrated. As a matter of fact, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2669.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Miami scored 64 points in Game 1. It had had 54 points in the first half of Game 2. --G Daequan Cook was in a huge shooting slump entering Game 2. He was shooting just .353 percent from the field since the All-Star break, and .333 from the field. Beofre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2670.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- G Mario Chalmers, G Dwyane Wade, F James Jones, F Udonis Haslem, C Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- F Michael Beasley, F Jamario Moon. G Daequan Cook, C Jamaal Magloire, C Joel Anthony, G Chris Quinn, F Yakhouba Diawara, C Mark Blount, F Do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curse of the bird? Hawks flop after mascot fiasco]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/curse-of-the-bird-hawks-flop-after-mascot-fiasco.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Hawks lose again in the opening round of the playoffs, they may remember that pesky bird flying around their arena, disrupting the opening minutes of Game 2.Then again, if the Hawks had shown as much feistiness as their real-life mascot, they might]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 108, Hawks 93]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-108-hawks-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade didn't call "bank."No need. This was the playoffs, not H-O-R-S-E.With 13 straight points to close the first half and an unlikely 3-pointer off the backboard in the waning minutes, Wade showed it's hard to keep him down two games in a row. He s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, Heat shoot down Hawks in Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/wade-heat-shoot-down-hawks-in-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember how bad Dwyane Wade and his Miami teammates looked in Game 1 of the playoffs? They were that good in Game 2.Wade scored 33 points, 13 straight to close the first half before he banked in a 3-pointer with 2 1/2 minutes left to finish off the Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2674.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat was certainly caught off guard.Dwyane Wade teammates aren't used to seeing him clank open shots. They aren't used to seeing him throw the ball away. They aren't used to seeing him pull a disappearing act in the second half of a playoff game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2660.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 1 of the first-round playoff series was ugly. We'll see what happens in Wednesday's Game 2. And if it's anything along the lines of Game 1, the Heat will need Dwyane Wade to resurrect his performance from the 2006 NBA Finals against Dallas. The Game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2661.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F James Jones got the start at small forward over F Jamario Moon. Jones ended with nine points and four rebounds and four fouls. "I don't know if it made a difference, negative or positive," G Dwyane Wade said. "When you lose, everything looks negative.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2662.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Chris Quinn, Center Jamaal Magloire, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two easy roads to NBA Finals]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/two-easy-roads-to-nba-finals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're angry when someone tells you about a movie before you've seen it, stop reading right now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors GM hints Triano will be back as coach ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/raptors-gm-hints-triano-will-be-back-as-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears theTorontoRaptors will have Jay Triano back as coach next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2665.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat was certainly caught off guard.Dwyane Wade teammates aren't used to seeing him clank open shots. They aren't used to seeing him throw the ball away. They aren't used to seeing him pull a disappearing act in the second half of a playoff game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade looks to rebound after dismal Game 1]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/dwyane-wade-looks-to-rebound-after-dismal-game-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat was certainly caught off guard.Dwyane Wade teammates aren't used to seeing him clank open shots. They aren't used to seeing him throw the ball away. They aren't used to seeing him pull a disappearing act in the second half of a playoff game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Heat at home in Game 1 of series 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-rout-heat-at-home-in-game-1-of-series-2667.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is why the Atlanta Hawks wanted to start the playoffs at home.With Josh Smith delivering one rim-shaking dunk after another and plenty of teammates chipping in, the Hawks made Miami look like a one-man team, running Dwyane Wade and the Heat ragged fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2653.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 1 of the first-round playoff series was ugly. We'll see what happens in Wednesday's Game 2. And if it's anything along the lines of Game 1, the Heat will need Dwyane Wade to resurrect his performance from the 2006 NBA Finals against Dallas. The Game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2654.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F James Jones got the start at small forward over F Jamario Moon. Jones ended with nine points and four rebounds and four fouls. "I don't know if it made a difference, negative or positive," G Dwyane Wade said. "When you lose, everything looks negative.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2655.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Chris Quinn, Center Jamaal Magloire, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 90, Heat 64 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-90-heat-64-2656.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are nights when Josh Smith looks bored, makes silly plays, frustrates his coach and baffles his teammates.But, oh, when he's into the game, look out.Smith had one of those performances in the opener of Atlanta's playoff series against Miami, scoring]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Heat at home in Game 1 of series 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-rout-heat-at-home-in-game-1-of-series-2657.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is why the Atlanta Hawks wanted to start the playoffs at home.With Josh Smith delivering one rim-shaking dunk after another and plenty of teammates chipping in, the Hawks made Miami look like a one-man team, running Dwyane Wade and the Heat ragged fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2658.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Replay gets a look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2659.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every team relishes a trip to the NBA playoffs. Is there any team that appreciates it more than the Atlanta Hawks?Well, maybe. How about the Miami Heat?Both teams experienced life at the bottom of the league in the not-so distant past, which makes them es]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2646.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Dwyane Wade, Small forward James Jones, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jermaine O'Neal. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Daequan Cook, Guard Chris Quinn, Center Jamaal Magloire, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2647.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 1 of the first-round playoff series was ugly. We'll see what happens in Wednesday's Game 2. And if it's anything along the lines of Game 1, the Heat will need Dwyane Wade to resurrect his performance from the 2006 NBA Finals against Dallas. The Game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2648.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F James Jones got the start at small forward over F Jamario Moon. Jones ended with nine points and four rebounds and four fouls. "I don't know if it made a difference, negative or positive," G Dwyane Wade said. "When you lose, everything looks negative.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 90, Heat 64]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-90-heat-64.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aware of the upsets all around, the Atlanta Hawks really buckled down. They'd worked too hard for home-court advantage to let it slip away on the first night of playoffs.With Josh Smith delivering one rim-shaking dunk after another and plenty of teammates]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Heat at home in Game 1 of series]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-rout-heat-at-home-in-game-1-of-series.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is why the Atlanta Hawks wanted to start the playoffs at home.With Josh Smith delivering one rim-shaking dunk after another and plenty of teammates chipping in, the Hawks made Miami look like a one-man team, running Dwyane Wade and the Heat ragged fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2651.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every team relishes a trip to the NBA playoffs. Is there any team that appreciates it more than the Atlanta Hawks?Well, maybe. How about the Miami Heat?Both teams experienced life at the bottom of the league in the not-so distant past, which makes them es]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat put in a 'no-go-out' policy for playoffs 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-put-in-a-no-go-out-policy-for-playoffs-2652.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In preparing for a 4 1/2-day trip to Atlanta, the Miami Heat charter flight was loaded Saturday with luggage, uniforms, sneakers, tape and all the things players will want and need heading into the first two games of their Eastern Conference playoff serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Roster Report 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-roster-report-2638.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mario Chalmers, Shooting guard Daequan Cook, Small forward Yakhouba Diawara, Power forward Michael Beasley, Center Jamaal Magloire. Bench -- Center Joel Anthony, Guard Chris Quinn, Forward James Jones, Center Mark Blount,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2639.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat opens its first-round playoff series at Atlanta over the weekend. And while there is no great concern over the team's health, there are small concerns. Star guard Dwyane Wade rested the final two games but he's healthy. Power forward Udonis Hasle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2640.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade ends the season as the league's leading scorer at 30.2 points per game. It's the first time he's led the league in scoring and the first time a Heat player has led the league in scoring. --The Heat had a 28-win turnaround -- from 15 to 43 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Our writer's NBA awards ballot ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/jazz-our-writer-s-nba-awards-ballot-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MVP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Hawks Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-hawks-preview-2642.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every team relishes a trip to the NBA playoffs. Is there any team that appreciates it more than the Atlanta Hawks?Well, maybe. How about the Miami Heat?Both teams experienced life at the bottom of the league in the not-so distant past, which makes them es]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks, Heat can appreciate playoffs more than most]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/hawks-heat-can-appreciate-playoffs-more-than-most.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every team relishes a trip to the NBA playoffs. Is there any team that appreciates it more than the Atlanta Hawks?Well, maybe. How about the Miami Heat?Both teams experienced life at the bottom of the league in the not-so distant past, which makes them es]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat put in a 'no-go-out' policy for playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-put-in-a-no-go-out-policy-for-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In preparing for a 4 1/2-day trip to Atlanta, the Miami Heat charter flight was loaded Saturday with luggage, uniforms, sneakers, tape and all the things players will want and need heading into the first two games of their Eastern Conference playoff serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat put in a 'no-go-out' policy for playoffs 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-put-in-a-no-go-out-policy-for-playoffs-2645.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In preparing for a 4 1/2-day trip to Atlanta, the Miami Heat charter flight was loaded Saturday with luggage, uniforms, sneakers, tape and all the things players will want and need heading into the first two games of their Eastern Conference playoff serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spoelstra handles nerves, steers Heat to playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/spoelstra-handles-nerves-steers-heat-to-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Erik Spoelstra found out this season, everything's different once becoming a head coach. The pay is better. The pressure is higher.The digestive system tends to change, too."I used to fire down about three or four hot dogs right before the game, slam a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here come the Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/here-come-the-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI -- It was a picturesque scene for most of the day in Miami on Wednesday, with balmy temperatures blanketed by lots of sunshine and a few mid-day sprinkles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/roundup-spurs-win-division-title-from-late-finley-duncan-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroicsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Leave it to the seasoned veterans to end the San Antonio Spurs' regular-season on a high note. ?? Michael Finley's b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertain future follows disappointing season]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/uncertain-future-follows-disappointing-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/rockets-summary--2637.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Serious season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's Beasley eager for first taste of playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/heat-s-beasley-eager-for-first-taste-of-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are moments when Michael Beasley's youth is impossible for the Miami Heat to ignore.For starters, he's fascinated with SpongeBob SquarePants. He scribbled "Beas Was Here 09" on the table in Miami's interview room after meetings Thursday. He even onc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosh helps Raptors end season on a high note]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/bosh-helps-raptors-end-season-on-a-high-note.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Bosh walked slowly off the United Center floor, one measly rebound away from getting another line in the Raptors record book after a dominant performance, joined by Shawn Marion, who'd been equally as impressive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isiah's biggest mistake was losing his wingman]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/isiah-s-biggest-mistake-was-losing-his-wingman.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Life's been downhill for Isiah since his NBA days. Jason Whitlock says it's because he never got over his bromance with Magic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-getting-inside-2628.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Heat opens its first-round playoff series at Atlanta over the weekend. And while there is no great concern over the team's health, there are small concerns. Star guard Dwyane Wade rested the final two games but he's healthy. Power forward Udonis Hasle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Heatportal.com/news/miami-heat-notes-quotes-2629.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Dwyane Wade ends the season as the league's leading scorer at 30.2 points per game. It's the first time he's led the league in scoring and the first time a Heat player has led the league in scoring. --The Heat h