Sep 26, 2009 10:21 AM EST
Nets guard Rafer Alston expects to begin the season with either the Knicks or Heat, according to a source.
"New York and Miami are the top two teams on Rafer's list," the source told ESPN 1050 in New York. "He can't play in a contract year in New Jersey behind Devin Harris and Keyon Dooling."
Alston was part of the package that the Magic sent to the Nets for Vince Carter back in June.
Because of his expiring contract, Alston is a valuable trade chip.
"(Mike) D'Antoni might be the only coach in the league that would let Rafer be Rafer," the source added.
Via ESPN 1050 New York
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Heat forward Michael Beasley admitted that he hit rock bottom during a recent stay at a rehab facility in Houston.
In addition, Beasley denied that he has a substance abuse problem and apologized to the Miami Heat organization.
"Being locked down for as long as I was gave me a chance to really get my life organized and get back in touch with myself," Beasley told the Associated Press. "I think over this past year, I've got caught up in the NBA life, as most of us do. I think this gave me the perfect opportunity to just sit down and evaluate my life and get the good separated from the bad."
Beasley told reporters that he was able to spend between 60 and 90 minutes working out during his time at the facility.
"In my worst hour, in my lowest hour, to know that my team and my organization backed me up 100 percent, it gives you comfort," Beasley said. "It gave me confidence in myself that I might have lost and that might not have been there first. It's just making me feel a whole lot better as a player and a person."
He resumed workouts with his teammates in Miami on Monday.
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Alonzo Mourning has officially joined the front office of the Heat as their vice president of player programs.
One of his primary responsibilities will be to mentor players on and off the court, according to the Miami Herald.
The Heat made the official announcement on Thursday, eight months after the seven-time All-Star center retired.
Via Miami Herald
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Heat Sep 2009 Archive
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 23, 2009
The Heat are expected to offer John Lucas III and forward Shavlik Randolph contracts prior to training camp next week.
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Miami Herald | Sep 22, 2009
The Heat have extended the contract of head coach Erik Spoelstra.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 22, 2009
The Heat are hoping that Jermaine O'Neal will be able to stay healthy and become an All-Star player once again.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 22, 2009
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says that forward Michael Beasley "looks good."
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 21, 2009
Michael Beasley is back with the Heat, but the team still hasn't decided where he'll play on the court this season.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 21, 2009
Heat forward Michael Beasley returned to South Florida on Sunday after his release from a substance-abuse center in Houston.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 20, 2009
Michael Beasley Sr. says that his son will be released from a Houston rehab center on Sunday.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 19, 2009
Michael Beasley's stay at a substance-abuse center in Houston is drawing to a close.
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PRess Release | Sep 17, 2009
The Miami Heat announced today that it will retire Tim Hardaway’s number 10 jersey.
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Miami Herald | Sep 16, 2009
Heat president Pat Riley is still content with Mario Chalmers at point guard.
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Miami Herald | Sep 16, 2009
Heat president Pat Riley has offered one-year extensions to many of the club's basketball operations staff.
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ESPN | Sep 15, 2009
Heat president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra are among employees that have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut to avoid layoffs.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 13, 2009
Bonzi Wells wouldn't mind catching on with the Heat.
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Daily Herald | Sep 12, 2009
Dwyane Wade was asked if the Bulls would be his top destination in the event he left the Heat in free agency.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 11, 2009
The Heat are looking to add depth at center.
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Sun-Sentinel | Sep 10, 2009
Rashad McCants has an offer to merely workout for Miami.
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Sun-Sentinel | Sep 10, 2009
Dwyane Wade's agent Henry Thomas stressed on Wednesday that signing an extension can be reconsidered at any point before otherwise opting for free-agency next summer.
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Miami Herald | Sep 9, 2009
Dwyane Wade will wait until next off-season to discuss his contract situation again.
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Miami Herald | Sep 9, 2009
Heat president Pat Riley has heard some good things about Jermaine O'Neal this summer.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 9, 2009
Heat president Pat Riley doesn't expect to discuss a contract extension with Dwyane Wade this season.
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ESPN | Sep 8, 2009
Pat Riley says that Michael Beasley will be in training camp with the team later this month.
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Miami Herald | Sep 6, 2009
Michael Beasley is doing well in rehab, according to the forward's personal adviser.
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CBS Sports | Sep 5, 2009
An NBA front office source believes that Dwyane Wade is more likely to change addresses than LeBron James.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Sep 5, 2009
The Heat are looking to acquire a point guard through a trade.
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Miami Herald | Sep 2, 2009
The Heat claim that they are looking to add a point guard through a trade, not via free agency.
