RealGM Basketball

Miami Heat Wiretap

Miami Has Options At Point Guard

Pat Riley is looking for cheap options at point guard this summer, according to The Miami Herald.

He is interested in Kyle Lowry, which would require a trade with Memphis.

In terms of free agents the Heat will be able to look at Chris Duhon, Carlos Arroyo, Keyon Dooling, Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Jannero Pargo and Anthony Carter.

Miami also has a nice rookie option out of Kansas.

"I can't wait to see what Mario Chalmers can do," Riley said. But "I'm not expecting miracles from a young kid."

Via The Miami Herald


Miami Unlikely To Ink Long-Term Free Agent Deals

The Miami Heat are not expected to sign free agents to long-term deals this summer as they attempt to keep cap space open for the 2010 free agent class, according to The South Florida Sun Sentinel.

The 2010 class could include the likes of LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant, Amare Stoudemire, and Miami's own Dwyane Wade.

Pat Riley would prefer to sign any and all free agents to two-year deals, allowing them to come off the books in 2010.

"The hardest thing for us," Riley said, "is to convince free agents to take short money."

Via The South Florida Sun Sentinel


Chalmers Will Vie For Spot In Miami's Rotation

Second-round pick Mario Chalmers is expected to make a push for an immediate spot in the Heat's rotation, according to The Miami Herald.

"We have a legitimate perfect fit," Riley said after drafting Chalmers, who will help fill the team's needs at point guard.

Marcus Banks is the only point guard the team has under contract. They extended a qualifying offer to reserve Chris Quinn, meaning it can match any offer he receives in free agency.

Riley said Banks is "at to the top of the depth chart, it's really sort of his job to lose."

Via The Miami Herald


Heat Jun 2008 Archive

  • Cavs Acquire Draft Rights To Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun

    The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired the draft rights to Darnell Jackson from Miami and Sasha Kaun from Seattle.

  • Heat Acquire Draft Rights To Mario Chalmers

    The Miami Heat announced today they have acquired the draft rights to Mario Chalmers, selected with the 34th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, from the Minnesota Timberwolves for two 2009 second round picks and cash considerations.

  • Beasley Admits He Thought About Sliding

    Even though Michael Beasley showed confidence on Wednesday when he proclaimed that he hadn't thought of playing for another other than the Bulls or Heat, he admitted otherwise on Thursday night.

  • Brand And No. 7 For Marion And No. 2 Being Discussed?

    Miami is reportedly considering sending the No. 2 pick and Shawn Marion to the Los Angeles Clippers for No. 7 and Elton Brand.

  • Raptors, Pacers And Clippers Interested In Marion

    The Heat already has received overtures from the Raptors, Pacers, Clippers, and several other teams regarding Shawn Marion, according to a source.

  • Miami Now Considering Mayo, Bayless?

    The Miami Heat are reportedly now considering taking either O.J. Mayo or Jerryd Bayless with the second overall pick.

  • Paxson Preaches Patience If Rose Is Number One

    If Derrick Rose is chosen first overall today as many believe, John Paxson is asking people to give the young point guard time to make an impact.

  • Heat Not Sold On Beasley

    Are the Miami Heat looking to trade away from the second overall pick because they are not sold on Michael Beasley, a consensus top two selection?

  • Beasley Hasn't Considered Dropping Past No. 2

    Michael Beasley hasn't considered the possibility of playing for anyone other than the Bulls or Heat this fall.

  • Heat Extend Qualifying Offers To Wright, Quinn And Powell

    The Miami Heat announced today they have made qualifying offers to Dorell Wright, Chris Quinn, and Kasib Powell, making them restricted free agents.

  • Talks Between Marion, Heat Stall

    Shawn Marion will not be opting out of his contact with the Miami Heat for next season, but the two sides could not agree on a contract extension.

  • Derrick Rose The Guy For Coach K

    Mike Krzyzewski says a point guard like Derrick Rose would be hard to pass up with the top pick, but the Bulls are saying that no decision has been made between Rose and Michael Beasley at this point.

  • Miami Waives Forward Alexander Johnson

    The Miami Heat announced Monday that they have requested waivers on forward Alexander Johnson.

  • Marion Likely To Bypass Opt-Out

    Shawn Marion is "highly unlikely" to opt out of his current contract with the Heat.

  • Sonics Trying To Deal Up To Grab Beasley

    Seattle is trying to move forward Chris Wilcox, while also attempting to move up to the No. 2 pick to take Michael Beasley.

  • Wade Trade To Chicago Still Alive?

    Rumors have continued to swirl that the Heat are considering sending Dwyane Wade to the Bulls for the first pick in the NBA Draft, plus Tyrus Thomas and Larry Hughes.

  • Miami, Marion Resume Contract Talks

    Shawn Marion and the Heat plan to resume negotiations this weekend regarding a possible contract extension.

  • Rose Decides To Work Out For Heat

    After saying that the Bulls may be the only team he will work out for, it appears that Derrick Rose has reconsidered his decision and will work out for the Miami Heat after all.

  • Derrick Rose Visiting Chicago Only?

    Could Derrick Rose be contemplating skipping a visit to Miami, who own the second overall pick in next week's NBA draft?

  • Wade Gets Green Light For Beijing

    Miami guard Dwyane Wade has been given the okay to play for the United States at the Olympics games later this summer.

  • Riley Considering Mayo With Second Pick?

    Pat Riley has reportedly considered taking O.J. Mayo with the second overall pick in next Thursday's NBA Draft.

  • Teams Keep Calling For Haslem

    If Miami drafts and keeps Michael Beasley, a Heat official said several teams have expressed an interest in Udonis Haslem.

  • Seattle And Memphis Looking At No. 2?

    The Sonics and Grizzlies are reportedly interested in trading with the Heat for the second overall pick in this month's NBA Draft.

  • Billups Might Get Squeezed Out Of Olympics

    Pistons' guard Chauncey Billups may be the odd guard out when it comes time to finalizing the US Olympic squad.

  • Will Miami, Dallas And Utah Target Dooling?

    The Heat, Mavericks, and Jazz could target soon-to-be free agent guard Keyon Dooling this summer.

  • Heat And Mavs To Share Albuquerque D-League Team

    The Heat and Mavericks will share a Development League affiliation next season with the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.

  • Heat No Longer Looking To Trade No. 2?

    While the Heat aren't discouraging trade offers for the second overall pick in this month's NBA draft, deals are unlikely with the Wolves or Sonics.

  • Wade Still Hopes To Play In Beijing

    Dwyane Wade still believes that he will be ready to play for the United States at the Beijing Olympics.

  • Wade On Trade To Bulls: It's Not Happening

    Speaking out again on Thursday to try to defuse the rumors that the may be traded to his hometown Chicago Bulls, Miami guard Dwyane Wade said he's been assured the notion is completely erroneous.

  • Heat Aren't Looking To Trade Wade

    The Heat are denying a report that they are looking to trade superstar guard Dwyane Wade.

  • Beasley's Height Officially Released

    Michael Beasley is not the 6-10 that he was listed as at Kansas State.

  • Wade Ignores Bulls Rumors

    Dwyane Wade says he keeps hearing his name mentioned in trade rumors between the Heat and the Bulls.

  • Mourning Wants One More Season

    After his 2007-08 season was cut short to injury in December, Alonzo Mourning would like to come back for one last season if he can get healthy.

  • Shaq: 'My Name Will Be Remembered'

    Shaquille O'Neal told a Chicago radio show on Thursday that he will be remembered upon his retirement.

  • Heat Like Both Ford And Hinrich?

    Miami could turn to a veteran point guard if they draft Michael Beasley.

  • Top Prospects Itching To Play With Wade

    A trio of top prospects - Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose, and O.J. Mayo - are intrigued by the possibility of playing alongside Dwyane Wade.