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Heat Extend Van Gundy

Jun 30, 2004 2:14 PM EST

The Miami Heat have decided to preclude the free agency fest that begins tomorrow by extending their head coach Stan Van Gundy.

Terms weren't disclosed but Heat President Pat Riley said he is waiting for approval from Van Gundy's attorney.

"As far as I'm concerned, it's done," Riley said.

Van Gundy, the longtime Heat assistant coach who took over four days before the start of the season after Riley resigned, was one of the best coaching success stories of last season. He took a team that was 25-57 in 2002-03 and led it to a 42-40 regular-season record and the second round of the playoffs.

Via Palm Beach Post

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Wright Compared to McGrady, Pierce

Jun 26, 2004 2:58 AM EST

Already the comparisons are coming without stepping on the yet.

"[Dorell] doesn't know how good he is because he hasn't played a lot of basketball," said South Kent coach Raphael Chillious. "I tell people that's one of the best things about him -- he comes into this with no preconceptions. He just goes and plays. He's a sponge. He wants to get better."

Chillious, who calls Wright a cross between Tracy McGrady and Paul Pierce, said he believed Wright had a chance to be a second-round pick when he arrived at South Kent in September.

He practiced so much, "I had to ask him to get out of the gym because I didn't want him to wear himself down," Chillious said.

By mid-December, the coach started proclaiming Wright a first-rounder.

Apparently he wasn't the only one impressed.

"Dorell Wright will certainly make you salivate when you see him do certain things on the court," Riley said. "Even though he's going to need to be banged around, pushed around, put out there and drilled. We are really excited about that process of taking this kid and putting him to work."

Via Sun-Sentinel

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Raptors and Heat to Trade 2nd Rounders?

Jun 25, 2004 11:21 PM EST

With the 39th pick, in the second round, the Raptors selected 6-foot-10, 223-pound Spanish centre Albert Miralles, who played last season in Italy.

According to a team source, the Raptors were involved in trade talks with Miami in which Miralles would be sent to the Heat in exchange for Pape Sow, a 6-foot-10, 250-pound forward from Cal State Fullerton. Sow was selected by Miami with the 47th pick.

As for their first round pick, Babcock, who plugged a hole in Toronto's undersized front line by choosing Araujo -- the rookie is the fourth heaviest Raptor of all time -- later pleaded for patience from the Toronto basketball fans.

"All I expect from the fans is that they have an open mind and that they give not only Rafael Araujo, but myself, the new coach and everybody an opportunity to prove that we're not just talking words," Babcock said.

"We're going to get out and do what we plan to do, and that's play basketball the right way."

Via The Globe and Mail

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Heat Jun 2004 Archive

  • Heat Not Dealing Caron

    Palm Beach Post | Jun 25, 2004

    Miami Heat heac coach Stan Van Gundy has heard the rumors, but chalks it up as idle talk.

  • Stan Van Gundy Extension Close

    South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Jun 25, 2004

    Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy said Thursday he is on the verge of signing a contract extension.

  • McGrady-Francis Trade Could Have Ripple Effects

    Orlando Sentinel | Jun 24, 2004

    The trade of Tracy McGrady to the Houston Rockets could end up bringing both Seattle all-star guard Ray Allen and Miami Heat small forward Caron Butler to Orlando.

  • Riley Discusses Lakers' Coaching Job

    The Miami Herald | Jun 23, 2004

    While denying his candidacy, Heat president Pat Riley was in contact with the Lakers and being considered for their coaching job as late as Monday.

  • No Heat to Charlotte

    The Miami Herald | Jun 22, 2004

    The Miami Heat are not likely to be affected by the expansion draft.

  • Lakers identify Phil Jackson replacement candidates

    New York Daily News | Jun 17, 2004

    List includes two former Laker head coaches Former Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich is emerging as a top candidate to replace Phil Jackson as Lakers coach if Jackson does not return, according to a source familiar with the Lakers' thinking.

  • Bibby Out, Wade In, Carmello Snubbed Again

    ESPN | Jun 7, 2004

    Add Mike Bibby to the long list of Olympic pull outs.

  • Odom Honored for Community Service

    Sun-Sentinel | Jun 4, 2004

    After Odom heard about Robertson Auguste, the Hialeah teen who lost four siblings and his mother in a Feb.

  • Riley Will Retain Nucleus

    Palm Beach Post | Jun 2, 2004

    The core of the Miami Heat, Dwayne Wade, Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Rasual Butler, Udonis Haslem, and Malik Allen will return next season but beyond that, Riley isn't sure how the off-season will unfold.