Jamario Moon will be a restricted free agent this summer.
After spending less than half of a season with the Heat, following a trade from the Raptors, he isn't sure if Miami will re-sign him.
Moon said Tuesday that Heat officials told him "they are really impressed with me," but his status is in question because of both the salary cap and the sports hernia that ended his season.
Via Miami Herald
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The Heat wants Dwayne Wade to sign an extension this off-season but he may prefer to wait until 2010 when he can become a free-agent.
"Just like I've said from the beginning, it's something I will sit down and talk to with my agent. Of course, we've got until July before there can really be serious talk about it," Wade said. "We'll see what's best for both sides. I'm not ruling it out, but I'm not saying that I would do it either."
Wade said there could be some benefits to re-signing with the Heat soon.
"There are advantages. I think one of the biggest advantages is making a commitment to the organization that you want to call your organization and have other players say, 'Well, Dwyane is there,' and they might want to be a part," Wade said. "But, at the same time, I signed the contract for a reason, to have flexibility. You want to use that flexibility, as a player."
Finally, Wade discussed the fact that LeBron James could also be a free-agent in 2010.
"Of course me and LeBron talked about it. We both signed this deal together. But we didn't sign the deal saying that we were going to play together. We just signed the deal giving ourselves flexibility," Wade said.
Via Sun-Sentinel
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Heat guard Dwyane Wade has pledged his charitable commitment to South Florida beyond next summer.
Wade can opt out of his contract with Miami on July, 1, 2010.
On Thursday, Wade joined Alonzo Mourning to announce that Zo's Summer Groove, the center's annual charity function, will now be known as "The Summer Groove, hosted by Zo and D. Wade."
Wade's comments in the wake of the announcement were taken by many as a commitment to Miami.
"I would hope," Wade said, "we would continue to do this for a long, long time together, and it will always be the Summer Groove hosted by Zo and D. Wade."
He also reaffirmed his stance on remaining with the Heat.
"I've said this since Day 1 and I will continue to say it, this is where I want to be," Wade added. "My main thing, and I will continue to say it, would be winning. I want to get to the point where I know that every year we're going to be competitive and we're going to win.
"I'm not the guy who wants to lead the league in scoring every year. I'm the guy that wants people to come down here and be a part of something that can be great and win championships."
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Heat May 2009 Archive
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Miami Herald | May 20, 2009
Andre Miller has interest in signing with the Heat if the 76ers don't keep him.
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ESPN | May 14, 2009
The Heat have laid off a number of employees in response to the nation's economic struggles.
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Miami Herald | May 13, 2009
Heat veteran forward Udonis Haslem was asked how he would feel if the team decided to start Michael Beasley next season.
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Miami Herald | May 10, 2009
Miami's Pat Riley said last week that he'd like to keep power forward Udonis Haslem around.
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Miami Herald | May 10, 2009
In order to acquire Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire via trade, the Miami Heat would likely have to relinquish Michael Beasley.
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ESPN | May 8, 2009
Heat president Pat Riley said Wednesday night that the team's top goal is to retain star Dwyane Wade.
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ESPN | May 6, 2009
Pat Riley's top priority this summer is to get Dwyane Wade signed to an extension.
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Miami Herald | May 6, 2009
Mickey Arison said this week that the team won't necessarily wait for the summer of 2010 to make a big move if the opportunity presents itself.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 6, 2009
Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers were continually fined by the Miami Heat throughout their rookie season for rules violations.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | May 5, 2009
Dwyane Wade says Miami's goal next season is to finish with one of the Eastern Conference's top-four records.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 5, 2009
Dwyane Wade could extend his contract this summer, which would guarantee he would remain in Miami beyond 2010.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 4, 2009
The first round ended mere hours before the second round started on Sunday, with the Hawks punching their ticket to Cleveland just minutes prior to Denver's win over Dallas at the Pepsi Center.
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Palm Beach Post | May 4, 2009
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal tried to play in Sunday's Game 7 against the Hawks, but was unable to in the wake of a concussion suffered in Game 5.
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ESPN | May 3, 2009
The Heat were eliminated from the postseason on Sunday by the Hawks, but star Dwyane Wade is still encouraged by the team's play this season.
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ESPN | May 3, 2009
The Hawks advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 1999 with a 91-78 win over the Heat on Sunday.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | May 3, 2009
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal missed Game 6 against the Hawks because of a concussion, which could keep him out Sunday's Game 7 as well.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | May 3, 2009
Heat guard Dwyane Wade will try to help his team advance past the Hawks in Game 7 on Sunday, but has taken the time to step back and be grateful of where he is right now.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 2, 2009
The Heat forced a deciding Game 7 against the Hawks thanks to Dwyane Wade's 41 points on Friday night. The teams will meet on Sunday to determine who will face the top-seeded Cavaliers in the second round.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | May 2, 2009
Hawks forward Josh Smith has apologized to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra for his showboat dunk attempt in Game 5.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | May 2, 2009
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, while rookie Michael Beasley chipped in 22.
