Jul 31, 2007 10:37 AM EST
Will Smush Parker start at point guard for the Heat this fall instead of Jason Williams?
Parker, who signed a two-year contract with the Heat on Friday, said the team told him he'd have a chance to win the starting job.
"As of right now, we are battling for the starting position, me and [Williams]," Parker said during a news conference Monday at American Airlines Arena. "Nothing is guaranteed. I am going to come in and work hard and earn everything they give me here."
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Charles Oakley thinks about a comeback – his 6-foot-9 frame looks in better shape than the day he left Toronto in 2002 – but only under the right circumstances. Toronto would be nice, but so would Dallas, Miami, Cleveland or New York, as long as the price is right.
"I'm not coming back cheap," he said. "If you read this article and you think you can get me cheap, there's another thought coming."
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Smush Parker is expecting to like Dwyane Wade more than he did Kobe Bryant.
"D-Wade is more of a people person than Kobe," Parker said of Bryant, his often-mercurial teammate. "I'm looking forward to jelling with Wade, and playing with him. He's going to be a great teammate."
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Heat Jul 2007 Archive
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 28, 2007
Mickael Pietrus is likely to remain with Golden State for at least one more season, but it isn't where he wants to be.
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Sun Sentinel | Jul 28, 2007
The Heat's free-agent season got a little brighter Friday when the team signed Los Angeles Lakers point guard Smush Parker.
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Miami Herald | Jul 27, 2007
Smush Parker is believed to have agreed to a two-year deal with the Heat, contingent on passing a physical on Monday.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 27, 2007
Juan Carlos Navarro's American agent, Alex Saratsis, said on Wednesday that the Heat remains "a solid possibility" for the point guard if the Washington Wizards trade his rights.
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Washington Post | Jul 26, 2007
Eight teams have contacted the Wizards with interest in acquiring Juan Carlos Navarro, including the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies, but so far, no offers have been to the liking of Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld.
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Chicago Tribune | Jul 26, 2007
As often as NBA players and coaches are at odds with referees, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade says everyone realizes the integrity of the game is in their hands and now is at stake during the current investigation of referee Tim Donaghy.
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Miami Herald | Jul 25, 2007
Washington has shown little interest in accepting a Heat draft pick for FC Barcelona combo guard Juan Carlos Navarro.
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Miami Herald | Jul 25, 2007
The Heat is focusing on trades to find a point guard, and talks continue with Houston regarding Rafer Alston (due $14.
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Miami Herald | Jul 25, 2007
Will the Dwyane Wade/LeBron James rivalry generate more interested than the Kobe Bryant/Shaquille O'Neal one?
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New Orleans Times-Picayune | Jul 23, 2007
The Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and Hornets remain interested in signing Jannero Pargo, who averaged 9.
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Arizona Republic | Jul 22, 2007
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Houston Chronicle | Jul 22, 2007
The Heat have expressed interest in Rockets guard Rafer Alston, with forward Udonis Haslem and center Michael Doleac among the names discussed.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 21, 2007
After missing out on several free-agent point guards, the Heat hopes for better results in acquiring Golden State forward Mickael Pietrus.
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Miami Herald | Jul 19, 2007
Washington is interested in unloading Brendan Haywood, Antonio Daniels or Etan Thomas, along with Juan Carlos Navarro.
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Star-Telegram | Jul 19, 2007
Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus has an interest in joining the Mavs, a deal that would likely require a sign-and-trade deal, his agent, Happy Walters, said.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 19, 2007
A Spanish Web site said Pat Riley was to meet with guard Juan Carlos Navarro at Barcelona before continuing to Africa on vacation.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 18, 2007
Mickael Pietrus said Tuesday that the Warriors have neither actively engaged his agents about a new multiyear contract nor pursued several sign-and-trade scenarios that other clubs have broached.
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Miami Herald | Jul 18, 2007
As he did in February, Eddie Jones has been considering overtures from Dallas.
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Miami Herald | Jul 18, 2007
Miami has again expressed interest in Sacramento point guard Mike Bibby, who's on the block but due $28 million combined during the next two years.
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Newsday | Jul 18, 2007
Former Knick Steve Francis is likely to sign with the Rockets, Clippers, Mavericks or Heat, perhaps as early as Wednesday.
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Miami Herald | Jul 18, 2007
Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, perhaps the best small forward still available, wants to play for Miami, agent Bill McCandless said, but it will only happen through a sign-and-trade.
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Fox 26 Sports | Jul 18, 2007
NBA sources tell FOX 26 Sports the Houston Rockets are one of three teams in the hunt to land free agent guard Steve Francis and the sources tell FOX the Rockets are the leaders in the clubhouse but that a decision still has to be made.
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Miami Herald | Jul 18, 2007
With most of the big names in free agency now off the market, the Heat will likely have to pursue trades to fill its needs for depth at point guard and small forward.
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Washington Post | Jul 17, 2007
According to a league source, Miami is preparing to make a trade offer to the Wizards for guard Juan Carlos Navarro, who recently negotiated his way out of a contract with FC Barcelona, one of the top teams in Europe.
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AP | Jul 16, 2007
A couple hundred people were crowded around Dwyane Wade on Monday, watching the standout Heat guard take a ceremonial 16-footer to officially open a refurbished basketball court at a city park.
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Miami Herald | Jul 16, 2007
Miami's other free agent options include Brevin Knight, Jannero Pargo and Smush Parker.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 16, 2007
Agent Mark Bartelstein said James Posey is looking at five other teams, but so far only has met with the Warriors, who are in position to work out a sign-and-trade agreement.
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ESPN | Jul 15, 2007
Ending nearly three months of suspense about his future, Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning said Sunday night at his annual Zo's Summer Groove charity game that he'll play again next season -- a choice he kept secret to the end, insisting he was still deciding just hours before the actual announcement.
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ESPN | Jul 15, 2007
Alonzo Mourning said he'll make it known "very soon" whether he'll return to the Miami Heat or retire, a decision he's been contemplating for the 2½ months since the team was swept in the first round of this year's NBA playoffs by the Chicago Bulls.
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ESPN | Jul 14, 2007
Mo Williams will be returning to the Milwaukee Bucks after agreeing in principle to a six-year, $52 million contract
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Miami Herald | Jul 13, 2007
Negotiations with point guard Mo Williams dragged on for a 12th day Thursday, as the most coveted free agent on the market continued to sort through offers from the Heat and Bucks.
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Chicago Tribune | Jul 12, 2007
Antoine Walker has left his $4.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jul 12, 2007
After two seasons with the Clippers, the club declined to tender James Singleton a qualifying offer, making him a free agent on July 1st.
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Journal-Sentinel | Jul 12, 2007
Milwaukee Bucks guard Mo Williams continued to explore his options and weigh offers from both the Bucks and Miami Heat during the first day that National Basketball Association free agents could sign contracts and teams could make trades.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jul 12, 2007
Sources indicated that Williams was leaning toward returning to the Bucks on a four- or five-year deal.
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Miami Herald | Jul 11, 2007
Happy Walters, the agent for Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, said the Heat's Randy Pfund told him he plans to contact the Warriors about a potential sign-and-trade for the 6-6 25-year-old small forward.
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Miami Herald | Jul 11, 2007
Bob Frith, Mo Williams high school coach and mentor, is among those close to Williams who say the point guard is torn between two options: He can re-sign for significantly more money and stay with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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ESPN | Jul 11, 2007
Miami coach Pat Riley expressed relief Tuesday over the news that Heat forward Antoine Walker was not injured during a robbery at the player's Chicago home.
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Newsday | Jul 11, 2007
Steve Francis got $30M from the money still owing on his contract after reaching a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers, and is now free to find a new team
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Charlotte Observer | Jul 10, 2007
Bobcats executive vice president Bernie Bickerstaff said talks continue with free agent Gerald Wallace, who recently opted out of his contract.
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Denver Post | Jul 10, 2007
Of all the candidates to be the Nuggets' new point guard next season, coach George Karl is finding out he would rather have the one who was just there.
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Associated Press | Jul 10, 2007
Two offenders held Antoine Walker and at least one other person at gunpoint during a robbery at Walker's Chicago home
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jul 10, 2007
$40m from Milwaukee or $30m from Miami? Mo Williams has a decision to make
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Miami Herald | Jul 9, 2007
Mo Williams returned to Milwaukee on Sunday after a meeting Saturday with Heat president and coach Pat Riley.
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Miami Herald | Jul 8, 2007
Heat coach Pat Riley made an in-person recruiting pitch Saturday night in an effort to land help at point guard.
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Washington Post | Jul 7, 2007
The agent who represents Spanish guard Juan Carlos Navarro said Navarro is serious about testing himself in the NBA and wants to play for the Washington Wizards next season.
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Miami Herald | Jul 7, 2007
Miami recently has had trade discussions with Sacramento and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding Ron Artest and Corey Maggette.
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Miami Herald | Jul 6, 2007
Miami Lakes resident Cindy Blake, the mother of free agent guard Steve Blake, had a request Thursday for the Heat's president and coach.
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Palm Beach Post | Jul 6, 2007
Heat forward Wayne Simien, a first-round draft pick in 2005 who played only eight games last season, has had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, which will keep him from joining Miami's summer league team.
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Press Release | Jul 5, 2007
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed guard Daequan Cook, the 21st pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 5, 2007
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed center Joel Anthony, guard Jeremy Richardson and forward Marcus Slaughter.
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Denver Post | Jul 5, 2007
According to a league source, Denver free agent Steve Blake, who is reportedly seeking a full mid-level exception - expected to be $6 million - is not out of the Nuggets' reach.
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Washington Post | Jul 4, 2007
Multiple teams have contacted the Wizards about acquiring the rights to Juan Carlos Navarro, with Miami and Memphis believed to be among those interested
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Miami Herald | Jul 4, 2007
The Heat -- talking money with Denver free agent point guard Steve Blake -- has contacted agents for several small forwards, including, among others, Mo Peterson, Matt Barnes and Warriors restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, while maintaining dialogue with James Posey.
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Press-Enterprise | Jul 3, 2007
Marcus Slaughter signed a two-year contract with the Miami Heat on Monday.
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Miami Herald | Jul 3, 2007
The agent for veteran forward James Posey said Monday his client would agree to be used in a sign-and-trade deal if the Heat was unwilling to offer a new deal to stay in Miami.
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