Kandi a lock for Miami?

Michael Olowokandi is a lock to land in Miami according to Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune. Olowokandi, who was supposed to command a salary near $10 million dollars a season, has watched his stock plummet due to inconsistent play and injuries.

Pat Riley, who has always coached teams with a dominant post player, is said to covet the seven-footer.

Olowokandi meanwhile, is said to have already purchased a home in Miami.

Via Chicago Tribune

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Zo to return?

Israel Gutierrez of the Miami Herald is reporting that Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning is contemplating a return to NBA basketball next season.

Mourning, 33, reiterated that he intends to play next season and that he wants to play.

''My intentions are to play. The only thing that can stop me is my body,'' Mourning told The Associated Press. ``Other than that, I know I can play.''

Questions remain whether or not Mourning, if able to return, would return to play for the Miami Heat. In February, Miami head coach Pat Riley said he would hope Mourning would remain loyal to the organization since they have been loyal to him. He also implied that he would like Mourning to sign for much less than the $20.6 million dollar salary he was paid this past season.

''I'd like to sit down and talk to him, but I don't think right now is the time to discuss it,'' Riley said. ``I'm encouraged by the fact that he wants to play, and if he's healthy enough to play, obviously we want to sit down and talk to our franchise player.''

Via Miami Herald

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Riley denies Carter rumors

After Wednesday's loss to Orlando, Miami head coach Pat Riley denied rumors that the Miami Heat plan to release guard Anthony Carter according to RealGM.com writer Marcos Muente.

"That's absolutely wrong and frankly, it's none of your [expletive] business," said Riley.

Riley has made no secret about his desire to add a top flight free agent this summer. Releasing Carter would create more cap space for the Heat to persue such a player.

Via RealGM.com

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