MIAMI — Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight is well aware of the jokes. He just refuses to pay attention to them. Knight became an instant target via the Internet after he was dunked on by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan nearly two weeks ago. Despite the constant ridicule, Knight said it was just part [...]
Heated Ray Allen catches teammates off guard
MINNEAPOLIS — Miami Heat guard Ray Allen had simple words to describe the altercation between he and J.J. Barea during Monday night’s game. “It just came out nowhere,” Allen said. That was Allen’s explanation for Barea’s play. It also could be used to describe Allen’s uncharacteristic involvement in a scuffle. Allen and Barea got into [...]
Heat guard Norris Cole growing more patient
MIAMI —— Aggression has never been an issue for Miami Heat guard Norris Cole. He’s proven he can play without fear during his first two seasons in the league, but now it’s more about becoming a patient player. The Heat have gotten a glimpse of the new-look Cole the past five games. He was averaging [...]
Heat release guard Harris in advance of deadline
MIAMI— The Miami Heat on Saturday requested waivers on seldom-used guard Terrel Harris. The team had a Monday deadline to decide whether to guarantee Harris’ contract for the season. The Heat face a similar deadline with center Josh Harrellson, the only other player on the roster without a guaranteed contract. The [...]
Heat guard Mario Chalmers in search of consistency
MIAMI — — The word mostly associated with Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers is “confidence.” The Heat are now focusing Chalmers on another word that starts with the same letter: consistency. After a strong start, Chalmers hit a lull during the second portion of the team’s six-game road trip. He has shot just 11 of [...]
Heat guard Garrett Temple making push for a roster spot
Garrett Temple is in the most unfortunate of positions. As a journeyman NBA player, his opportunities often come when another is injured. And thus far, Temple has taken advantage of his chance with the Miami Heat because of an injury to point guard Mario Chalmers. With Chalmers sidelined with a sore quadriceps, Temple has possibly [...]
Poll Miami Heat 25th Anniversary Team: Point guard

Clockwise from top left: Mario Chalmers, Tim Hardaway, Bimbo Coles, Sherman Douglas and Jason Williams. (File) (September 27, 2012) Related Poll Miami Heat 25th Anniversary Team: Point guard Maps 601 Biscayne Blvd, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL 33130, USA By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 8:07 a.m. EDT, September 28, 2012 MIAMI— The [...]
Poll Miami Heat 25th Anniversary Team: Shooting guard

Clockwise from top left: Dwyane Wade, Eddie Jones, Voshon Lenard, Kevin Edwards, Eddie House. (File) (September 26, 2012) Related Poll Miami Heat 25th Anniversary Team: Shooting guard Maps 601 Biscayne Blvd, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL 33130, USA By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 9:10 a.m. EDT, September 27, 2012 MIAMI— The Miami [...]
Heat guard Terrel Harris in familiar situation
MIAMI –— Terrel Harris has been in this situation before. To him, this is nothing new. When the Miami Heat bypassed a qualifying offer last week, it meant Harris would once again have to earn a roster spot during training camp. He begins that opportunity when the Heat travel to Las Vegas for the NBA [...]
Heat guard Dwyane Wade to have knee surgery Monday
By Shandel Richardson Sun Sentinel 10:09 a.m. EDT, July 9, 2012 MIAMI — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will undergo left knee surgery Monday morning. Wade said recently the procedure is a scope of the knee that bothered him most of the postseason. He appeared in all 23 playoffs games despite the problems, but opted [...]
