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F. López could be interestedStephen F. Holder of the Miami Herald reports: Agent Arn Tellem -- who represents free agents Felipe López, Isaiah Rider and Kendall Gill -- confirmed over the weekend he has spoken to the Heat about his available clients. However, coach Pat Riley sounded disinterested in Rider in recent comments, and Gill is believed to be strongly opposed to Riley's strenuous practices. If the Heat passes on Rider and Gill isn't interested, López might be. Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Lakers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets One Comeback Ruled OutThe New York Times reports that one potential NBA Comeback won't happen next season. Sal DiFazio, the agent for the former Nets star Jayson Williams, called rumors that Williams is hoping to return to the N.B.A. hogwash. Williams, who was forced to retire last summer because of a broken right leg, sparked the imaginations of some reporters by competing in highly competitive games at the YMCA in Somerville, N.J., a few days a week. "He can't come back," DiFazio said. "He told me the other day that he won't be playing for a while because his back was hurting him. He said, `Man, I'm getting old.' " Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Heat considering signing ElliottIra Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel reports: With Heat free-agent forward Bruce Bowen still mulling the opportunity to be a starter with the Spurs, the player he would replace in San Antonio has been receiving overtures from the Heat. Sean Elliott, the Spurs free-agent forward who has made it back from a kidney transplant, has received low-key interest from the Heat since the start of the free-agency period. Bowen's agent, Steve Kauffman, said he has been told by Heat coach Pat Riley, "He'd be acquiring a small forward with more scoring ability." An agent said the Heat upped its offer to Bowen on Thursday. The Heat is believed to be looking at three clients of agent Arn Tellem: Kendall Gill, Felipe Lopez and Isaiah Rider. Sean Holly, agent for Hornets free-agent forward Scott Burrell, also has been monitoring the Heat's voids at the perimeter positions. Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Nets Jul 2001 Archive
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